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Greene County MAT patients describe recovery as county expands treatment options
Summary
Three residents credited Greene County's medication-assisted treatment program for sustained sobriety; county harm-reduction coordinator reported 93 active patients, new injectable medications used by 40% of participants, and ongoing follow-up for people leaving the program.
Three people who have been in Greene County’s medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program told the county Health Services committee on Dec. 3 that the program helped them stop using opioids and rebuild their lives.
Brianna Gaines, who said she will mark four years sober on Dec. 14, described a history of IV drug use, homelessness and depression before entering treatment. “This is the first time in my entire life where I don’t want to die,” Gaines said, crediting medication, daily meetings, sponsors and steady supports for changes including steady employment and reconnecting with her child.
Lindsay, who said she became dependent on opioids after a severe car accident and has been sober more than a year, told legislators Greene County’s MAT program was…
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