Level of care
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Find balance and long-term healing with personalized addiction treatment medications and compassionate clinical care.
At Mile High Recovery Center, our medication-assisted treatment in Colorado offers a powerful starting point, blended with evidence-based therapy and community support to help you stabilize and move forward.
Medications
Suboxone, Vivitrol
Prescribed by
Our medical team
Available in
Residential, PHP, IOP
Not offered
Methadone
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There’s more to recovery than just getting clean – it’s about rebuilding your life with confidence and support. At Mile High Recovery Center, our medication-assisted treatment in Colorado offers a powerful starting point, blended with evidence-based therapy and community support to help you stabilize and move forward.
We understand that recovery is not one-size-fits-all. That’s why we tailor medication for addiction treatment to each person’s unique needs, empowering them to manage cravings, reduce withdrawal symptoms, and engage more fully in the healing process. With the right tools and a compassionate team, lasting recovery is possible.
What is Medication-Assisted Treatment?
MAT is an evidence-based approach that uses FDA-approved addiction medications in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Enhancement Therapy. This integrated model addresses both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction, supporting long-term recovery through medical stabilization and emotional growth.
The “medication” component of MAT is designed to reduce cravings, ease withdrawal symptoms, and prevent relapse – without substituting one addiction for another. Whether used for opioid dependence or medication-assisted treatment for alcohol, these treatments work as a foundation for deeper therapeutic work.
At Mile High Recovery Center, our medication-assisted treatment in Colorado is delivered with compassion and clinical expertise. We tailor each plan to the individual, ensuring that medications are used safely and effectively. Our goal is to help clients not just manage symptoms, but to thrive in recovery – mentally, emotionally, and socially.
Medications for Substance Use Disorders
Medications can play a powerful role in addiction recovery, offering targeted relief that keeps individuals engaged in the healing process. Each serves a unique purpose in promoting physical stability and long-term recovery.
Common medications used in substance use disorder treatment include:
Methadone: A long-acting opioid agonist that eases withdrawal symptoms and helps reduce opioid cravings over time.
Buprenorphine: A partial opioid agonist that lowers cravings and withdrawal symptoms without producing a strong high.
Naltrexone: Used for both alcohol and opioid use disorders, it blocks the euphoric effects of substances and reduces cravings.
Disulfiram (Antabuse): Causes unpleasant physical reactions when alcohol is consumed, serving as a strong deterrent to relapse.
Acamprosate (Campral): Supports brain chemical balance and reduces alcohol cravings during early sobriety.
Naloxone (Narcan): A life-saving medication that reverses opioid overdoses and plays a vital role in harm reduction strategies.
Medical treatment for addiction isn’t a cure on its own, but it offers crucial support, making it easier to engage in therapy, build structure, and work toward lasting recovery.
Benefits of Medication-Assisted Treatment
The benefits of MAT extend far beyond physical relief – they create space for emotional healing, personal growth, and community connection.
Clients who participate in MAT often experience:
Significantly reduced cravings for opioids or alcohol
Safer, more manageable withdrawal experiences
Increased retention in treatment programs
Improved ability to participate in therapy
Reduced risk of overdose and related complications
Support for co-occurring mental health conditions
Emotional stabilization and improved daily functioning
Greater confidence in early recovery
We’ve seen how the right support makes all the difference. Through compassionate care and personalized plans, our Colorado medication-assisted recovery program gives clients the stability to build a new life, one rooted in health, purpose, and long-term sobriety.
Why Choose Mile High Recovery Center for MAT?
At Mile High Recovery Center, we’ve built our medication-assisted treatment program around one belief: recovery happens when people are supported, understood, and medically cared for. MAT helps reduce the biological burdens of addiction so that clients can focus on emotional healing and real-life progress.
What Makes Our MAT Program Unique:
Customized & Medically Supervised Plans: Every client receives a tailored treatment protocol based on their needs.
Therapy-Integrated Care: MAT is delivered alongside proven therapies like CBT and trauma-informed counseling.
Supportive Community Living: Clients experience healing in a structured, peer-supported environment.
Safe & Judgment-Free: We provide care with compassion, dignity, and respect at every step.
Our Denver-based team specializes in alcohol medication-assisted treatment and other substance-specific care, helping clients stabilize and thrive. We believe MAT is most effective when it empowers individuals to build meaningful, purpose-driven lives – and we’re here to walk that journey with you.
Begin Outpatient Rehab at Mile High Recovery Center Today
In Denver’s City Center neighborhood, Mile High is here to help you thrive throughout the Denver Metro area. If you or someone you love is ready to take the next steps towards recovery, call us today at (303) 268-2144 to learn more about our outpatient programs.
Is it right for you?
Who Medication-Assisted Treatment Is For
Admissions will recommend a level of care after a short, confidential assessment. Medication-Assisted Treatment is usually a good fit for:
Opioid or fentanyl use disorder
Alcohol use disorder
People who have relapsed after abstinence-only treatment
Step by step
How It Works
Assessment
Medical and psychiatric evaluation
Induction
Starting medication safely
Therapy
Medication plus counseling
Ongoing
Regular monitoring and adjustment
Where it fits
Your Path Through Treatment
Ready to talk about Medication-Assisted Treatment? Admissions picks up 24/7.
Does insurance cover medication-assisted treatment?
Most plans do. We accept Colorado Medicaid and are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Tricare and MultiPlan, and we verify before you start.
How do I get started?
Call (303) 268-2144. Admissions does a short assessment, verifies insurance and can often admit you within 24 hours.
What happens after medication-assisted treatment?
Your team plans the next step with you, usually a lower level of care, sober living and the alumni program.
Can my family be involved?
Yes. Family therapy and family groups are part of every program.
Recovery stories
Recovery Stories From Our Alumni
Jack
Meet Jack, a man who once could not go a day without drinking. Now two years sober, he shares how Mile High Recovery Center helped him regain control and rebuild his life.
Grace
Grace began drinking to escape the pain of childhood trauma. Today she is the Director of our Alumni Program and living proof that true transformation is possible.
Colin
From meth and fentanyl use to full recovery, Colin talks honestly about how the structured support at Mile High Recovery helped him find hope and start anew.
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