Suboxone Treatment Altamonte Springs, FL

Reasons to Seek Suboxone Treatment

For those amid opioid addiction, the fear of withdrawal associated with the detox process is enough to keep them from seeking treatment. Suboxone treatment provides a more comfortable detox period than attempting to quit alone and can help reduce the risk of a relapse. Studies have also shown that Suboxone treatment can lower the risk of a fatal opiate overdose by about 38%.

Suboxone treatment is a good option for patients who:

• Struggle with addiction to heroin or prescription painkillers
• Can take medications at a scheduled time
• Will check in with our staff regularly for monitoring
• Can keep from consuming alcohol
• Are not pregnant or breastfeeding

Suboxone provides several unique benefits. It relieves the more painful withdrawal aspects, such as body aches, muscle spasms, and seizures. This relief helps patients focus on treatment and recovery as opposed to uncomfortable symptoms of withdrawal. Research has also shown that there is a lower potential for misuse.

Benefits of Professional Suboxone Treatment

Professional Suboxone treatment has several benefits. Unlike the more commonly known methadone treatment, Suboxone is the first prescribed medication to treat opioid addiction and can be taken at home instead of a treatment facility. This ease of use allows patients to keep up their daily routines, such as going to work or school.

Since it is highly effective at relieving cravings and withdrawal symptoms, the patient can more readily participate in other social support programs. It also improves patient survival rates, increases patient retention in treatment, and decreases illegal opiate use. Studies have shown that more than half of patients who stop Suboxone treatment early return to their opioid addiction.

Combination with Other Treatment Methods

Suboxone treatment is typically the first step in a more comprehensive drug treatment program. After learning to effectively manage the withdrawal symptoms, a patient can focus on the root cause of their addiction. Prescribers recommend combining any medications used to combat drug addiction with behavioral counseling for what is known as medication-assisted treatment.

A complete recovery plan will also include counseling and treatment to help the patient find new ways to cope with stress and pain, common triggers, to prevent a relapse. Some patients may even require inpatient or outpatient treatment. Our team works with each patient to ensure Suboxone treatment is complementary to the rest of their treatment plan.

Follow-Up Care

During follow-up appointments, the patient can evaluate how their treatment progresses and discuss any potential relapses or new cravings. They also receive a refill for their prescription during these visits. Patients will have to submit to a drug test to continue treatment and bring their medication with them so our staff can keep track of the recovery process.

Once patients reach a stable dose and cravings have decreased or are eliminated, follow-up appointments will stretch and eventually end. Depending on the patient and their case, self-monitoring practices and activities may be recommended to keep them in recovery even after the elimination of Suboxone and any other medications. We always recommend patients continue group or individual treatment sessions to help them stay on track.