Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in Williamstown, MA
Relief That Actually Helps You Stay the Course
Let’s be honest—trying to get clean without support is brutal. Your body fights you. Your brain tells you to quit. And people around you might not get how hard it really is.
That’s where we come in.
At Greylock Recovery, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) helps take the edge off so you can focus on the real work of getting better. It’s not about swapping one drug for another. It’s about calming the storm long enough for healing to actually stick.
Call 413-884-6013 or Verify Your Insurance to talk to someone who gets it.
The Truth About Alcohol Use—And Why You’re Not Alone
For a lot of people, alcohol isn’t just a drink—it’s a way to cope. It starts off social. Then it gets personal. Then it becomes necessary just to function.
Alcohol use disorder affects nearly 29.5 million Americans,¹ but only a small fraction ever get help. Not because they don’t want it—but because shame, fear, or bad past experiences stop them from trying.
You don’t need to hit some mythical “rock bottom” to deserve support. If alcohol is interfering with your life, your relationships, or your mental health, you’re in the right place.
What Is MAT—Really?
MAT isn’t magic. It’s not a cure-all. But for a lot of people, it’s the thing that makes treatment possible.
We use meds like Suboxone, Vivitrol, and a few others to help you deal with withdrawal and cravings. But that’s just part of it. Real recovery takes therapy, support, and a plan that fits your life.
Think of MAT like scaffolding—it holds you up while you rebuild everything else.
Is MAT a Good Fit for You?
Not everyone needs medication, but if any of this sounds familiar, it might be worth considering:
- You’ve tried quitting before and couldn’t stay stopped
- You’re terrified of going through withdrawal again
- You just left detox or inpatient and need something to keep you stable
- You’re pregnant or postpartum and need safer options
- You’re scared you won’t survive another overdose
We won’t pressure you into anything. If MAT’s right for you, great. If not, we’ll help you find what is.
In-House MAT at Greylock Recovery
Medication Support, Right Where You Are
At Greylock, you won’t have to drive to another clinic or get passed off to someone else. We handle MAT in-house—right here in Williamstown—with people who actually know your story.
We’ll walk you through everything. What each med does. What to expect. What’s going to feel hard. We’ll check in regularly, make adjustments when needed, and pair the meds with real support—therapy, groups, tools to deal with life when it shows up sideways.
Here’s what we use most often:
- Suboxone – Helps ease cravings and withdrawal from opioids
- Sublocade – A once-a-month shot to keep things stable early on
- Vivitrol – Non-addictive, used for both opioids and alcohol
- Acamprosate or Disulfiram – If you’re recovering from alcohol use
No one’s just handing you a pill and walking away. This is care with both feet in.
What Else Comes with It?
Medication is only one piece. At Greylock, you’ll also have:
- One-on-one therapy to dig into the “why” behind your use
- Group support with others who get it
- Trauma-informed counseling—because this isn’t just about substances
- Relapse prevention that makes sense in your real life
- Help managing depression, anxiety, or whatever else is in the mix
This isn’t a quick fix. It’s a support system you can lean on until you’ve got your feet under you again.
MAT Isn’t Forever — Unless It Works for You
This Isn’t a Timeline. It’s a Lifeline.
Some folks stay on meds for six months. Some? Years. Others? They try it, then taper. Honestly—it depends.
Here’s the truth: we’re not watching the clock. We’re watching you. And we’re asking questions like:
“Is this still helping?”
“Are the side effects manageable?”
“Do you feel like you’ve got your feet under you yet?”
If the answer’s no, we stick with what works. If the answer’s yes—we talk taper. Slowly. Safely. With no one pushing you off a cliff.
This isn’t about doing it the “right” way. It’s about doing it your way.
Why Some People Choose Medication Support
(And Why It's Not a Cop-Out)
Look, we get it. There’s a lot of noise out there—about what recovery should look like, what you should be able to “tough out,” who’s doing it the “right way.”
But here’s what we’ve seen, over and over again: some folks just can’t get a foothold without a little help. Their nervous systems are fried. The cravings won’t let up. And every time they try to gut it out—they crash. Hard.
So no, it’s not about avoiding the work. It’s about giving yourself a chance to do the work without white-knuckling every second of it.
Some people say:
“Honestly? That first week—I wouldn’t have stayed if I didn’t have something to take the edge off.”
And that’s the point.
This stuff helps:
- You don’t obsess all day about using.
- You actually sleep.
- You can hear what your therapist is saying—because your brain’s not screaming.
It’s not forever. It’s not cheating. It’s just help—if you want it.
Finding MAT Near You
Local Support. Zero Judgment.
We’re tucked away in the quiet corners of Williamstown, Massachusetts—just off Cold Spring Road, near the mountains. The air’s a little cleaner up here. Shoulders drop a little faster.
People come to Greylock from all over Berkshire County:
Pittsfield. North Adams. Great Barrington.
Even Albany. Even Springfield.
Doesn’t matter where you’re from. You belong here.
Whether you’re local or traveling in from a nearby city, Greylock offers a peaceful setting and whole-person care that’s worth the trip.
📍 1561 Cold Spring Rd. Williamstown, MA 01267
You don’t have to stay stuck. And you don’t have to go far to get real help.
The Numbers Don’t Lie
(Even If the System Sometimes Does)
This isn’t guesswork. MAT works. The data’s there, even if access isn’t.
National Institute on Drug Abuse. “Effective Treatments for Opioid Addiction.” National Institute on Drug Abuse, 13 June 2022, https://nida.nih.gov/publications/effective-treatments-for-opioid-addiction.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. “Key Substance Use and Mental Health Indicators in the United States: Results from the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health.” SAMHSA, https://www.samhsa.gov/data/report/2022-nsduh-annual-national-report.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. “Medications for Opioid Use Disorder: For Healthcare and Addiction Professionals, Policymakers, Patients, and Families.” SAMHSA, 2021, https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/SAMHSA_Digital_Download/PEP21-02-01-002.pdf.
Santo Jr., Thomas, et al. “Long-term outcomes associated with medication treatment for opioid use disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis.” JAMA Network Open, vol. 4, no. 6, 2021, https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2780884.
CDC. Barriers to Alcohol Treatment for Pregnant and Parenting Women. www.cdc.gov
We wish more people had access to this kind of care. That’s why we do what we do.
Real Words from Real People
“I thought needing meds meant I failed. Turns out, it just meant I was human. Greylock helped me see that.”
“I’d relapsed five times before I got on MAT. This time? I’m actually still here. That says everything.”
“I didn’t even know you could take meds and still be in recovery. No one told me that was allowed.”
“It wasn’t a magic fix. But it gave me the space to breathe. And that’s what I needed more than anything.”
Call to Connect
You don’t have to be ready for everything. You just have to be ready for one step.
You Don’t Have to White-Knuckle This
If You’re Ready, We’re Here.
We’re not here to push pills. We’re here to help you feel like yourself again—whatever that takes. Medication might be part of that. Or maybe not. We’ll figure it out together.
📞 Call 413-884-6013 or Verify Your Insurance to start the conversation.
You don’t have to commit to anything today. Just reach out.
We’ll meet you where you are.