Research in support of MAT

The goal of medication-assisted treatment is to lead a person to long-term recovery, including the ability to live a self-directed life. There are numerous studies to support the effectiveness of MAT. According to SAMHSA, this treatment approach:

• Improves patient survival
• Increases retention in treatment
• Decreases illicit opioid use and other criminal activities among people with substance use disorders
• Increases patients’ ability to gain and maintain employment
• Improves birth outcomes among pregnant women with substance use disorders

Telehealth using web-based psychotherapy for substance use disorders and mental health is a rapidly expanding model of healthcare that is supported by numerous research studies.

Research shows that the use of telemedicine technologies—texting, videoconferencing, mobile apps, web-based supports, telephone supports, and the use of virtual interaction—demonstrated superior outcomes compared to traditional care. 

However, there are limitations to telemedicine for addiction treatment. The majority of platforms don’t focus on the goal of the individual, which may fall within a range of harm reduction goals from abstinence to moderation. Instead, they focus only on abstinence when evidence shows, unequivocally, that medication-assisted treatment is a successful pathway of recovery for opioid use disorder. It’s this lack of personalization that makes telemedicine for addiction treatment limited in potential. 

In contrast, Beppu delivers personalized behavioral health support to individuals in varying stages of opioid use disorder. We know that psychotherapy is a generally effective addition to MAT, especially if the approaches are tailored and flexible. In addition to the online curriculum, Beppu coaches and counselors provide real-time support through chat messaging, video calls, and group sessions. 

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