Suboxone is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of opioid addiction. Precise Mind combines behavioral therapy and medications to treat substance use disorders.
Suboxone is a combination of buprenorphine (an opioid medication) and naloxone (a medication that blocks the effects of opioid medication), and can be a safe and effective treatment for opioid addiction, including addiction to heroin and narcotic painkillers. Suboxone for opioid addiction in the Jackson area is a component of other forms of treatment, such as inpatient or outpatient addiction treatment programs that focus on the underlying causes of addiction and reduce the risk of relapse.
If your provider decides that Suboxone is an appropriate treatment for your opioid addiction, your plan may look like the following:
You will begin your treatment (or restart it if you have relapsed) under the supervision of a health care provider. For your first dose, you must be in an intermediate state of withdrawal. You will work with your health care provider to reach a dose of SUBOXONE Film that works for you.
Your health care provider will help you transition to the maintenance phase of treatment when you:
In the maintenance phase, you may be taking your medication regularly as prescribed. You should comply with all of your treatment plan elements, including responsibly handling the medication, staying free from illicit drug use, and seeking counseling or psychosocial support.
Making the decision to discontinue therapy with SUBOXONE Film after a period of maintenance should be part of your comprehensive treatment plan. It would be best if you worked with your doctor, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant to determine when the time is right to slowly lower your dose, taking care to minimize withdrawal symptoms.
Throughout treatment, you should discuss any concerns you have about relapse with your health care provider. Precise Mind and its addiction team have specific regulations they must follow in the program. Your provider will go over those rules and regulations.
You may be wondering if, with Suboxone, you are simply trading one addiction for another. The truth is that Suboxone treatment is very different. With this approach, a team of health care professionals who understand both the physical and emotional sides of recovery will carefully monitor you. Your dose is not meant to create the highs that come with opioids. Instead, the purpose of Suboxone treatment is to stabilize your body and mind so that you can move throughout each day with greater ease and less struggle.
Over time, your treatment team will work with you to slowly taper your dose when you are ready, helping you step down at a pace that feels safe. The ultimate goal is not only tapering off the medication but also building a solid foundation for lasting recovery. Suboxone works best when combined with therapy, support groups, and other tools that give you encouragement and accountability.
Rather than acting as a replacement for opioids, the design of Suboxone therapy for opioid dependency is to give you back the energy, clarity, and focus you need to keep moving forward. It allows you to stay present in counseling, strengthen important relationships, and rebuild areas of your life impacted by addiction. Along with therapy, coaching, and counseling, Suboxone becomes part of a larger plan that supports your growth and gives you the stability to do the deeper work of healing.
Suboxone for opioid addiction in the Jackson area gives you the opportunity to finally free yourself from addiction and reclaim the life you deserve. There are limited spaces available for Suboxone patients, but with multiple locations in Flowood, Vicksburg, Ridgeland, and Byram, we make it easier to access mental health services. For more information, please call (601) 420-5810 or submit a request online for an appointment.
