Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) is the treatment of alcohol and drug addiction with medications, known as pharmacotherapies, that manage dependence.
What it covers
This course provides the student with an overview of basic Neurochemistry and the Physiology of Addiction — Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), the biological basis of addiction and the neuropharmacology of drugs of abuse and dependence, including basic principles of drug action as well as comprehensive coverage of the major classes of drugs (opioids, stimulants, nicotine, alcohol, sedatives, cannabis, and hallucinogens).
The catalog adds: “Students will learn about common pharmacotherapies used to manage alcohol and drug addiction.”
Which program covers it
In InterCoast Colleges’ Bachelor of Applied Science — Addiction Studies program, medication assisted treatment is covered in the course AOD314, Neurochemistry and Physiology of Addiction: Medication Assisted Treatment.
The Bachelor of Applied Science — Addiction Studies outline lists AOD314 Neurochemistry and Physiology of Addiction: Medication Assisted Treatment at 45 clock hours (45 lecture, 0 laboratory) and 3 semester credits.
Prerequisites for AOD314: none.
Related topics in the Bachelor of Applied Science — Addiction Studies program include co-occurring disorders, integrated care for co-occurring disorders, and substance abuse prevention.
This topic is covered in the Bachelor of Applied Science — Addiction Studies program at InterCoast Colleges.