Suboxone Withdrawal

What is Suboxone?

Suboxone is a combination of two drugs: buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine is a Schedule III drug that is used to treat opiate addiction, and naloxone is an opiate blocker that helps prevent the misuse of the drug. In the form of a sublingual tablet, Suboxone allows those addicted to painkillers to avoid the negative aspects of withdrawal while allowing the individual to detox off the substance of issue.

How is Suboxone Different From Methadone?

Suboxone is a form of buprenorphine and subject to different DEA requirements. Methadone must be dispensed from a substance abuse clinic. Most who use it must come into the clinic daily to receive their dose. Few receive methadone prescriptions. Buprenorphine on the other hand is sanctioned for office-based drug addiction treatment. Far more convenient than the on-site, daily distribution of methadone, buprenorphine in the form of Subutex and Suboxone defies the stigma that usually goes along with methadone use, allowing a patient to detox off of a prescription painkiller addiction without the stigma associated with methadone use.

What are the Advantages of a Suboxone Withdrawal with Meditox?

Derived from thebaine-an extract of opium-Suboxone has the unique ability to produce the analgesic qualities of other opiates without the intense sedation and respiratory depression. This means that impairment of motor and cognitive skills is significantly lower, allowing the individual to avoid devastating withdrawal symptoms and detox from their prescription pill addiction while maintaining their career and familial obligations.

Meditox allows you to keep your commitments and your confidentiality and detox at the same time. No one need know about your personal issues with a Meditox drug detox. Instead, you are free to attend personal therapy or counseling sessions and group meetings if you choose while implementing a pharmacological detox and avoid the scrutiny of prying eyes. No one but you and your Meditox doctor need know your medical condition. You are free to heal in the privacy of your own home with the support of family and friends while you continue to keep career and community commitments.

What Does Suboxone Withdrawal Entail?

Suboxone allows you to withdraw from your opiate addiction while maintaining your busy lifestyle. When you visit Meditox for your first and only visit, you will develop a treatment plan with our medical professionals. Should you need any assistance during your recovery, Meditox staff are on call at all hours of the day. While you undertake your Suboxone withdrawal treatment plan, you can increase your chances for success by implementing one or more of the following recommendations:

Avoid alcohol, tranquilizers and other sedatives
Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you are accustomed to the medication and know how it will affect you
Avoid other medications completely if possible and fully disclose the details of your medication regimen and medical conditions with your Meditox doctor before you proceed with treatment.

If you think Meditox is a good fit for you or a loved one, give us a call today at 888-MEDITOX.

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Additional Resources

Buprenorphine: Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000
Buprenorphine: The Drug Addicts Should Have Seen Years Ago

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