The abuse of opioids has spread across the country and is claiming lives. Our top-rated psychiatrists, therapists, and nurse practitioners at Progressive Psychiatric Services provide a thorough addiction treatment program that includes the use of Suboxone®, a prescription drug for opioid dependence. We employ a proven method to treat substance misuse and assist you in returning to a healthy, drug-free life by integrating prescription medication with cutting-edge counseling and behavioral therapeutic techniques. Being present is the first step in addiction treatment. Call today to set up a meeting.
What is Suboxone?
A prescription drug called Suboxone is used to treat opioid addictions. It has shown to be successful in assisting opioid abusers in weaning themselves off both illegal and legally prescribed opioids. The opioid receptors in the brain are stimulated by suboxone therapy, but it doesn’t give you the same high as using opioids does. What benefits does Suboxone offer? The fact that Suboxone cannot be used to achieve the same intense high that opioids do is one of its most evident benefits. Compared to other drugs used to treat substance misuse, such methadone, it is significantly more difficult to abuse because of this. Suboxone has also improved access to treatment programs for people with severe opioid dependence. Suboxone’s ability to effectively treat substance misuse is, nevertheless, its main advantage.
Is Suboxone safe?
The short answer is yes, Suboxone generally is safe. However, Suboxone can have side effects, including:
- Back pain
- Blurry vision
- Insomnia
- Withdrawals
- Fainting
- Headaches
- Lightheadedness
- Heart palpitations
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Vomiting
Speak with your healthcare provider as soon as possible if you encounter any of these adverse effects. The doctor conducts a complete medical evaluation before writing a prescription for Suboxone to make sure it is safe for you to take. For instance, your doctor might decide against prescribing Suboxone if you have organ damage. Never combine Suboxone with alcohol because doing so can cause unconsciousness or even death.
What can I expect during Suboxone treatment?
We offer a whole addiction treatment plan that includes counseling and behavioral therapy thanks to our in-house expertise in administering Suboxone and working with substance abusers. Suboxone is just one component of this multifaceted approach, which is the most successful at treating addiction. Suboxone comes in tablet and film form, and your healthcare practitioner will likely start you on a low dosage with instructions on how and when to take it. Unless your doctor instructs you to, don’t alter your dosage. Your doctor will keep track of the medication’s influence on you, which may change the dosage. The first two months or so are typically used as a test period to assess how you react to therapy and whether you are still abusing opioids or other drugs.