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Nicholas Atanasoff, Psychiatrist: Common Misconceptions on Medication-Assisted Treatment

Nicholas Atanasoff, psychiatrist, knows the power of medication when it comes to achieving successful opioid addiction recovery – a tool that makes it possible not only to suppress the cravings and withdrawal symptoms that make treatment so challenging, but that also provides the patient a better opportunity for obtaining a successful, lasting outcome.

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Nicholas Atanasoff, Psychiatrist: Common Misconceptions on Medication-Assisted Treatment

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  1. Nicholas Atanasoff, Psychiatrist: Common Misconceptions on Medication- Assisted Treatment Nicholas Atanasoff, psychiatrist, knows the power of medication when it comes to achieving successful opioid addiction recovery – a tool that makes it possible not only to suppress the cravings and withdrawal symptoms that make treatment so challenging, but that also provides the patient a better opportunity for obtaining a successful, lasting outcome. However, he also understands the many common misconceptions people have about Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) – those which may often discourage addicts and their families from seeking help that can really make a positive difference in their lives. Some of these misconceptions regarding MAT include: It just substitutes one pill for another. In actuality, safe, carefully- monitored MAT programs can help relieve withdrawal symptoms far more quickly than traditional recovery programs. It distracts from “real” recovery. The fact is the MAT can actually make recovery safer and more humane, providing a safety net that allows the patient to focus on changing the behaviors that led to addiction in the first place.

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