Parkersburg Comprehensive Treatment Center Accredited

Parkersburg Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) is a leading provider of outpatient medication-assisted treatment. Conveniently located in Parkersburg, West Virginia, our team offers care for adults age 18 and older who are battling addictions to opioids. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a comprehensive approach to treating opioid addiction that incorporates the use of prescription medication with counseling services. MAT has proved to be so effective in treating people who have opioid addictions that it is recommended by respected organizations like the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). At Parkersburg CTC, we can provide patients with prescriptions for methadone, buprenorphine, Suboxone, and naltrexone. The specific medication that a person receives is based on the results of an evaluation that they complete before starting treatment. This evaluation helps our team gather information regarding the person’s medical history, current and past drug use, and other factors that may impact their treatment process. The medications used in MAT are all approved by the FDA for both short- and long-term use. They work to ease the distressing symptoms of withdrawal while also helping to alleviate the intense cravings that often cause people to relapse. While medications help with the physical effects of opioid addiction, counseling services can help with the behavioral and psychological aspects. For this reason, the team at our treatment center offers individual and group counseling sessions. These sessions give patients time to talk about their experiences while also learning and practicing coping skills that can help prevent future relapse. The education and support that patients may receive during these sessions can also encourage them as they make the lifestyle changes necessary for long-term recovery.