Views on MAT open for discussion
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I think it is a useful tool that changed the landscape of how we view recovery. When done correctly I have seen many people I love change their life around and get jobs, go to school, become foster parents. However I have seen people stigmatize the individuals on MAT because the people who use it incorrectly. I do however think the good outweighs the bad with the success of my family getting stable.
I think that MAT can be very helpful in moving from using dangerous and potentially fatal street drugs to a safer alternative. I have family members that have used MAT and have moved on to reunite with children, get jobs and most importantly begin to want to live. I am not sure about long term use…especially of methadone. I have noticed long term effects that I think block personal recovery.
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