Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) combines FDA-approved medication with counseling and therapy. Physicians at both Ripple locations, in Barrington and Cherry Hill, provide MAT alongside our PHP, IOP, and outpatient programs. Whether medication fits your plan is a decision you make with our medical team after an assessment.
MAT treats addiction with two things at once: medication that eases withdrawal, cravings, or the effects of the drug, and therapy that works on the reasons behind substance use. For opioid use disorder, medication is a recommended part of treatment. Withdrawal management alone, without ongoing treatment, is not considered enough.
At Ripple, MAT is not a separate program. It is part of your care in PHP, IOP, or OP, so your medication and your therapy are planned by the same team.
These are the medications approved for treating opioid and alcohol use disorder. Ask us which ones our physicians provide and which fit your situation. For a New Jersey-specific walkthrough of where each medication is prescribed and what state law says about prior authorization, read our article on medication-assisted treatment in New Jersey.
| Condition | Medication | How it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Opioid use disorder | Buprenorphine | Reduces withdrawal and cravings. Often prescribed in outpatient settings. |
| Opioid use disorder | Naltrexone | Blocks the effects of opioids. Requires being off opioids first. |
| Opioid use disorder | Methadone | Reduces withdrawal and cravings. Only dispensed through federally certified opioid treatment programs. |
| Alcohol use disorder | Naltrexone, acamprosate, or disulfiram | Can reduce drinking, support abstinence, or discourage drinking. The right choice depends on your health and goals. |
We learn what you use, your health history, and any medications you already take.
Our medical team explains which options fit and what to expect.
Medication is paired with individual and group therapy in PHP, IOP, or OP.
We check in, adjust as needed, and coordinate with your other doctors with your permission.
Already taking medication for addiction from another provider? Tell us when you call. We coordinate with your current prescriber instead of starting over.
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Barrington, NJ 08007. Just off I-295 and the White Horse Pike, close to Haddon Heights, Bellmawr, and Runnemede.
Our Barrington locationCherry Hill, NJ 08034. Just off Route 70 near I-295, close to Haddonfield, Voorhees, Marlton, and Mount Laurel. Parking is free.
Our Cherry Hill locationMany insurance plans cover medication for addiction, along with the therapy that goes with it. Coverage depends on your plan, so we check your benefits before you start. Verify your insurance online.
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) combines FDA-approved medication with counseling and therapy to treat substance use disorders, especially opioid and alcohol use disorder.
Yes. Physicians at both of our locations, in Barrington and Cherry Hill, provide medication-assisted treatment as part of PHP, IOP, and outpatient care.
The three FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder are buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone. Methadone is only dispensed through certified opioid treatment programs. Ask us which options fit your situation.
Not always. Some medications can be started as withdrawal begins, while naltrexone requires being off opioids first. Your assessment decides the safest path.
No. Medications for opioid use disorder are prescribed and monitored treatments that reduce cravings and overdose risk, used together with therapy.
Yes. Tell us who prescribes for you and, with your permission, we coordinate with them.
Call us to talk through your options with our team.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, any time. In an emergency, call 911.
