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title: Combining Behavioral Health Assessments and Medication
description: Michele Markwell, a licensed chemical dependency counselor, shared valuable insights on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder.
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# [Combining Behavioral Health Assessments and Medication](https://www.crm.sunwavehealth.com/resources/combining-behavioral-health-assessments-and-medication-behavioral-health-innovators-ep-37-michele-markwell)

 Written by [Brent Wiggins](https://www.crm.sunwavehealth.com/resources/author/brent-wiggins) | Sep 24, 2024 2:39:01 PM

We're excited to share an informative discussion from our Behavioral Health Innovators series, presented by [Lightning Step Technologies](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightningstep/), live from the NAATP Conference 2024! Host Benjamin Turner sat down with Michele Markwell, Family Program Coordinator at [Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse, Inc.](https://www.facebook.com/FortBendRegional?__tn__=-]K-R) in Houston, Texas.

 

Michele, a licensed chemical dependency counselor with 23 years of experience, shared valuable insights on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder:

 Medications like Suboxone, Vivitrol, and methadone help manage cravings

 Comprehensive assessments are crucial before starting MAT

 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing complement MAT

 

 

As a Lightning Step user, Michele highlighted how our EHR enhances their intake process and clinical assessments. She praised the user-friendly interface and customizable features that support their facility's unique needs.

 

Learn how innovative treatment approaches and technology work together to improve addiction care outcomes!

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