Medication Management
Psychiatry located in Woburn, MA and Bedford, NH
Medication Management services offered in Woburn, MA and Bedford, NH
If depression, anxiety, or another mental health challenge is affecting your quality of life, turn to Holistic Behavioral Health Multi Services in Woburn, Massachusetts, and Bedford, New Hampshire. Our compassionate team of mental health specialists provides medication management alongside therapy to help improve your mood, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
We also offer advanced options like LAIs (Long-Acting Injectables)—a type of medication delivery system often used for conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Another option, Vivitrol, is a once-monthly injectable medication designed to support recovery:
Alcohol Dependence
Helps reduce cravings and prevent relapse.
Requires patients to stop drinking before beginning treatment.
Opioid Dependence
Prescribed after full detoxification to prevent relapse.
Works by blocking the euphoric and sedative effects of opioids as an opioid antagonist.
Medication Management Q&A
What is medication management?
Medication management at Holistic Behavioral Health Multi Services provides customized medication plans to help ease symptoms of mental health conditions. While our approach is holistic, medications often complement therapy and may be essential to achieving lasting wellness.
When is medication management recommended for mental health?
You may benefit from medication management if you’re managing any of the following:
- PTSD
- Substance use disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Eating disorders
- Low self-esteem
- Grief
- Mood disorders
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
Signs may include persistent sadness, difficulty sleeping or focusing, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, substance use, and more. Your treatment will be tailored based on your condition, severity, and previous response to care.
Is medication management right for me?
Your provider will meet with you in person or virtually to evaluate your medical history, current medications, lifestyle, and goals. A thorough psychiatric assessment helps determine if medication is a good fit and how it integrates with other care options.
What happens during medication management?
Your provider will prescribe medications and guide you on proper usage. These may be used alongside therapy or other treatments for better results. Ongoing check-ins ensure your medication remains effective and is adjusted as needed based on how you're feeling.
If you’re also attending therapy, sessions may occur weekly or as needed. Your provider will support you continuously to help you stay on track and feel your best.
What are LAIs (Long-Acting Injectables)?
LAIs, or Long-Acting Injectables, are a type of medication delivery system primarily used in mental health treatment—especially for conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
What is Vivitrol and how is it used?
Vivitrol is a once-monthly, long-acting injectable medication used to treat:
🧠 Alcohol Dependence
- Helps reduce cravings and prevent relapse.
- Patients must stop drinking before starting treatment.
💊 Opioid Dependence
- Used after full detoxification to prevent relapse.
- Blocks the euphoric and sedative effects of opioids by acting as an opioid antagonist.
Other Services
Therapy
Experience confidential, research-backed support that helps you process emotions, manage challenges, and build resilience through personalized therapy.
Telehealth
Connect with expert care from the comfort of your home or on the go. Our telepsychiatry services offer convenience, flexibility, and confidentiality.