Between-Session Assignment
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Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is an evidence-based approach that combines medications with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat substance use disorders, particularly for opioids, alcohol, and nicotine. MAT helps manage withdrawal symptoms during detoxification, making the process more tolerable and increasing the likelihood of recovery. In long-term recovery, it prevents relapse by reducing cravings and normalizing brain chemistry. Medications like methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone are commonly used, offering a holistic treatment plan that addresses both physical and psychological aspects of addiction. Despite stigma, MAT is proven to enhance recovery outcomes and save lives.
Written by clinical psychologist Dr. Hal Baumchen, PsyD, LP, LADC, this printable PDF worksheet gives clinicians a practical, session-ready tool. The conversational, encouraging tone makes clinical concepts accessible to clients at any stage of therapy, while structured prompts keep the work focused and productive.
How clinicians use it: as an in-session exercise to open and structure discussion, as between-session homework to reinforce skills, as a progress tool to track growth over time, and as part of a treatment unit paired with the companion lesson and PowerPoint on this topic. Formatted for easy printing and immediate use in individual or group settings.
