Medication-assisted treatment, paired with therapy.
When Golden Grove reopens in Louisville, it will deliver medication-assisted treatment inside residential care, not just an outpatient clinic. FDA-approved medications reduce cravings and withdrawal so you can engage fully in the work of recovery.
What medication-assisted treatment is.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is an evidence-based approach that combines FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat substance use disorders. It is associated with reduced opioid use, lower overdose risk, and stronger treatment retention.
At Golden Grove Recovery, MAT is not a standalone treatment. We integrate medication management with individual therapy, group counseling, and wellness to address the whole person, inside residential care. Medications help stabilize brain chemistry, block the euphoric effects of opioids, relieve cravings, and normalize body functions, so you can engage meaningfully in the therapeutic work of recovery.
MAT is supported by decades of research and endorsed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Three FDA-approved medications.
Which medication fits depends on your substance use history, medical conditions, and treatment goals. The prescriber makes that recommendation with you.
Suboxone
A combination of buprenorphine and naloxone that reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms. The naloxone component discourages misuse. The most widely used option for opioid use disorder.
Subutex
Buprenorphine on its own, a partial opioid agonist that reduces cravings and withdrawal without the full euphoric effect of opioids. Used when a buprenorphine-only formulation is the better clinical fit, for example in pregnancy.
Vivitrol
An extended-release injectable form of naltrexone, given about once a month. It blocks the euphoric effects of opioids and reduces opioid cravings, with no daily dosing to manage.
How MAT will work at Golden Grove.
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Medical assessment
A comprehensive evaluation will cover your substance use history, medical conditions, and treatment goals to determine whether MAT is appropriate and which medication is best suited for you.
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Medication induction
Under medical supervision, you will begin the prescribed medication. Your medical provider will monitor for side effects and adjust dosing while minimizing discomfort. For opioid use disorder, induction often begins during medical detox, before residential treatment.
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Integrated therapy
MAT will be combined with individual counseling, group therapy and behavioral interventions. This combination addresses both the biological and psychological aspects of addiction.
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Ongoing management
Your medication plan will be reviewed regularly and adjusted based on your progress. As you stabilize, your medical provider will discuss long-term medication strategies and eventual tapering if appropriate.
What people get wrong about MAT.
Despite strong scientific evidence, MAT is sometimes misunderstood. Here are the facts.
Myth: "MAT just replaces one drug with another."
Fact: MAT medications are carefully dosed to prevent euphoria while relieving cravings and withdrawal. They restore normal brain function rather than continuing the cycle of addiction.
Myth: "Taking medication means you're not really sober."
Fact: Sobriety is about living a healthy, functional life free from the destructive cycle of addiction. MAT enables that by stabilizing brain chemistry so you can fully participate in therapy and life.
Myth: "MAT is only a short-term solution."
Fact: Some people benefit from MAT for months, others for years. Treatment duration is personalized to the individual, not fixed.
Common questions.
How do I start MAT in Louisville?
Call admissions. MAT is prescribed after a clinical assessment, so the medication decision happens with the prescriber rather than on the phone — but admissions can tell you what the assessment involves and check your coverage on the call.
Do you prescribe Suboxone in Louisville?
Yes. Suboxone is one of three medications Golden Grove will use, alongside Subutex and Vivitrol, delivered inside residential care in Louisville.
Is MAT available as part of residential treatment?
Yes. Golden Grove integrates medication-assisted treatment with 24/7 residential care, rather than offering it outpatient-only.
What MAT medications will Golden Grove offer?
Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone), Subutex (buprenorphine), and Vivitrol (extended-release naltrexone).
Is MAT just trading one drug for another?
No. MAT medications are dosed to relieve cravings and withdrawal without producing a high, so you can engage in therapy and rebuild a stable life.
Does Kentucky Medicaid cover MAT?
Golden Grove will accept Kentucky Medicaid through Passport by Molina, plus most major insurance. Coverage check happens on the call.
Ask about MAT at Golden Grove.
Call admissions to talk through whether medication-assisted treatment is right for you. Admissions answers 24/7.