Suboxone Can Help You Get Sober and Stay Sober
Suboxone is a medication that must be prescribed by a physician and is known as a partial opioid agonist. You may also have heard this medication called Buprenex, Butrans, Probuphine, or Belbuca. Suboxone contains two active ingredients, buprenorphine, and naloxone which each serve different purposes. Overall, the two medications work together to combat drug cravings and reduce withdrawal symptoms.
The first ingredient, buprenorphine, is a partial opioid agonist that works to block the effects of other opioid drugs, like heroin, oxycodone, or fentanyl. So, if you try to get high on opioids while taking buprenorphine, it’s unlikely that you will feel any of the euphoric effects that you are seeking.
The second ingredient, naloxone, is used to reverse opioid overdoses and blocks the sedating effects of these drugs. This medication-assisted opioid replacement therapy is extremely useful to many individuals. In fact, Suboxone has been credited for helping thousands of people stay off of heroin and other prescription opioid medications for extended periods of time – and it can work for you, too.
People who are in need of opiate detox might begin taking Suboxone as soon as 12 hours after their last dose of opioids. The medication then prevents severe withdrawal symptoms, making detox a much easier and safer process. Then, depending on a patient’s needs, he or she may continue taking Suboxone as long as needed. People who experience intense cravings, have a history of relapse, or suffer from a severe opioid addiction may benefit from our Suboxone treatment program in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
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With Opioid Addiction Before It’s Too Late
Whether you’re addicted to heroin and can’t stop on your own or have become dependent on a prescription painkiller, it may be time to try Suboxone treatment. When Suboxone is used in combination with evidence-based therapies and the rehab programs provided here at PAX Riverbend, it can help you begin living free from opioid addiction.
Not sure if Suboxone is right for you? We offer additional medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs to help meet the needs of as many people as possible. Call us today to see which one of our drug and alcohol rehab programs is right for you.
