Learn more about suboxone and how it could provide withdrawal relief to treat opioid addictions.
If you or a loved one is living with an opioid addiction you may be looking for treatment options. One of the common ways in which to medically treat opioid addiction is with a drug known as Suboxone. Our Oklahoma City, OK, addiction medicine specialist & behavioral neurology Dr. Kent Smalley offers suboxone treatment to patients having trouble breaking their opioid addiction.
Suboxone Eases Withdrawal
One of the reasons many individuals can’t beat their opioid addiction is that the withdrawal symptoms are so severe and possibly even dangerous that they relapse. Suboxone is a medication-assisted treatment (MAT) that we offer our Oklahoma City, OK, patients to help counter these cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Suboxone is an opioid antagonist, which means that it blocks the activation of the opioid receptors, which lessens withdrawal.
Suboxone Offers Low Dependency Rates
One concern people have about these medication-assisted treatments is the possibility of becoming dependent on the medication. Unlike other MAT options such as methadone, Suboxone is less like to cause dependency. Therefore, it offers the same benefits as methadone but without the potential for abuse, making it a safer option for those looking to treat their opioid addiction.
Suboxone Is Only Part of Your Treatment Plan
While this medication can certainly help save lives and ease withdrawal symptoms, here at Neurowellness Clinic we understand that addiction is more complex and that simply taking a pill to “fix” the problem just isn’t enough. That’s why our patients will also undergo regular therapy to help them pinpoint the cause of their addiction and to find effective coping strategies to help them combat the emotional and psychological aspects of their addiction. This long-term therapy and support can also reduce an individual’s potential for relapse.
If you or someone you love is dealing with opioid addiction, know that there is hope. Neurowellness Clinic provides not just suboxone treatment but a variety of addiction recovery services catered to each individual’s needs in Edmond and Oklahoma City, OK. To take the next steps toward recovery, call us today at (405) 696-3773. We are here for you.