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Carolina Psychiatry & Addiction Services Greenville SC | Charlotte NC

We are a fully licensed private psychiatry practice with a focus on mental health and substance use disorders, offering individualized, virtual outpatient treatment.

Medication Management Greenville SC

Medication management for addiction is a crucial component of comprehensive treatment plans, helping individuals overcome substance use disorders (SUDs). Here are some key aspects:

Relapse Prevention: Medications help prevent relapse by reducing cravings and addressing co-occurring mental health disorders like depression or anxiety. This combination of medication and therapy provides a holistic approach to recovery.

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): Combines FDA-approved medications with behavioral therapies to treat SUDs. MAT helps reduce cravings, block the rewarding effects of substances, and support recovery.

Withdrawal Management: Medications are used to manage withdrawal symptoms, making the detox process safer and more comfortable. Common medications include benzodiazepines for anxiety and irritability, and other non-narcotic options to ease withdrawal.

Commonly Used Medications

There are several medications commonly used to help combat addiction, each targeting different substances and aspects of recovery:

  • Opioid Addiction:
    • Methadone: Reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
    • Buprenorphine: Lessens withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
    • Naltrexone: Blocks the effects of opioids and reduces cravings.
  • Alcohol Addiction:
    • Acamprosate: Helps maintain abstinence by reducing cravings.
    • Disulfiram: Causes unpleasant effects when alcohol is consumed, discouraging drinking.
    • Naltrexone: Also used for alcohol addiction to reduce cravings and the rewarding effects of drinking.

  • General Use:
    • Benzodiazepines: Used short-term to manage withdrawal symptoms like anxiety and irritability.
    • Gabapentin: Helps with cravings and withdrawal symptoms for both alcohol and opioid addiction.

These medications are often part of a comprehensive treatment plan that includes behavioral therapies and support systems to ensure the best chance of recovery. At Carolina Psychiatry and Addiction Services, we’ll determine the best approach and usage of medications if needed to help combat your addiction, tailored for you.

Would you like more details on any specific medication or aspect of treatment? Contact us today!