Medication-Assisted Recovery

Medication-Assisted Recovery

Say Yes to a New Day.

Recovery is possible — and you deserve care that supports you through it without judgment. MedLink Georgia’s Medication-Assisted Recovery program offers evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder and substance use challenges, delivered with the same compassion and dignity we bring to every aspect of care.

Our providers offer FDA-approved medications, integrated behavioral health counseling, care coordination, and ongoing monitoring and support. Treatment is delivered as part of an integrated care team alongside MedLink’s medical providers, ensuring your whole health is considered.

We understand that asking for help takes courage. Our team is trained to meet patients where they are, offer judgment-free support, and help you build a path forward. Spanish-speaking staff are available at select locations.

Medication-assisted recovery services are offered on a sliding fee scale based on income and family size. No referral is required. No one is turned away because of cost.

This service is only offered for patients ages 18+.

Locations
  • Athens
  • Banks

  • Colbert
  • Gainesville
  • Habersham
  • Hartwell
  • Jefferson

  • Lawrenceville
  • Monroe
  • Oconee
  • Rabun

  • Winder
Medication Assisted Treatment
Services
  • Behavioral Health Therapy
  • Counseling
  • Alcohol Dependence Treatment
  • Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
  • Long-Term Recovery Planning
  • Pregnancy and Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
  • Patient Centered Medical Care
MAR Has Been Shown To:
  • Help patients become well
  • Restore families
  • Reduce relapse
  • Reduce community expenses towards jail and prison
  • Reinvest in communities by returning patients to the workforce
Treatment Programs

Vivitrol®

  • Treatment for Alcohol Dependence
  • Once-monthly injection given by health care provider
  • Used to help prevent relapse to Opioid Dependence after detox
  • Non-addictive

Requirements

  • Patient must be 18 years or older
  • You must be opioid-free for a minimum of 14 days to avoid sudden opioid withdrawal
  • You should stop drinking before starting VIVITROL
  • Vivitrol must be used with other drug or alcohol recovery programs such as counseling

Suboxone®

  • Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
  • Subutex® may be used as alternative during pregnancy
  • Taken as a daily oral medication

Requirements

  • Patient must be 18 years or older
  • Suboxone must be used with other drug recovery programs such as counseling
  • Must be detoxed at least 24-48 hours prior to initiation

Narcan®

  • Can be used to treat opioid overdose in the case of an emergency
  • Available in Pharmacy (no prescription needed)
For more information, please contact:
Marsha Story

MAR Coordinated Care Manager
706.788.2127 X1317
mstory@medlinkga.org

Additional Services We Offer
  • Behavioral Health Therapy
  • Counseling
  • Alcohol Dependence Treatment
  • Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
  • Long-Term Recovery Planning
  • Pregnancy and Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
  • Patient Centered Medical Care
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