Substance Use Disorder Treatment & MAT (medication-assisted treatment)
In Nevada, Arizona, and California.
Evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders, including FDA-approved medications for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
At VitaNova, we offer buprenorphine for opioid use disorder (OUD) along with comprehensive treatment for alcohol, stimulant, cannabis, and other substance use disorders. Care may include medication management, withdrawal support, relapse-prevention strategies, harm reduction, and treatment of co-occurring psychiatric conditions.
Our goal is individualized treatment that supports recovery, stability, and long-term health.
MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT
UNDERSTANDING ADDICTION
Substance use disorders are complex brain-based conditions characterized by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences. Over time, repeated exposure to substances can alter reward, motivation, impulse control, and stress-response pathways—making it increasingly difficult to stop without appropriate support.
Substance use is not simply a matter of willpower. It can disrupt physical health, emotional well-being, relationships, career performance, and overall quality of life. While many individuals benefit from psychotherapy, medication-assisted treatment, and behavioral support, others may require innovative adjunctive approaches to help reduce cravings and strengthen recovery.
Cravings & Loss of Control
Persistent urges to use substances, difficulty limiting intake, repeated unsuccessful attempts to quit, or feeling mentally preoccupied with obtaining or using substances. Cravings may intensify during stress, emotional distress, or environmental triggers.
Withdrawal & Behavioral Impact
Physical or emotional symptoms that emerge when reducing or stopping use may include irritability, anxiety, sleep disturbance, restlessness, mood changes, or physiological discomfort. Substance use may also lead to secrecy, impaired decision-making, relationship strain, declining performance, or risky behaviors.
Understanding Substance Abuse
REAL CLINICAL RESULTS
Comprehensive Substance Use Treatment
Substance use disorders are medical conditions that deserve thoughtful, evidence-based treatment. Care is individualized based on the substance involved, withdrawal risk, psychiatric symptoms, medical history, recovery goals, and the level of support you need.
Medication Management & MOUD
Evidence-based medications may be incorporated when clinically appropriate. This can include buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder and medications used in the treatment of alcohol use disorder, along with medication management for withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and co-occurring psychiatric conditions.
Psychotherapy & Relapse Prevention
Recovery often requires more than medication alone. Treatment may incorporate motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral strategies, coping-skills development, trigger identification, relapse-prevention planning, and referral to specialized therapy or recovery programs when appropriate.
Integrated Psychiatric Care
Substance use frequently overlaps with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, sleep disturbance, and other psychiatric concerns. We evaluate the full clinical picture and may incorporate sleep, exercise, nutrition, recovery supports, and other evidence-informed strategies alongside standard psychiatric and substance-use treatment.