Suboxone

Overdose deaths related to opioid addiction are still on the rise in the United States. If you’re ready to overcome an addiction to opioids, you can find the support you need at First Counseling. The experienced counseling team offers patient-centered care plans that feature Suboxone® therapy to help you achieve and maintain sobriety. They also make medication management and in-house pharmacy services available to ensure you receive the high-quality, consistent addiction care you deserve. Call the Olive Branch, Mississippi, office today to find out if you’re a candidate for Suboxone or book a consultation online.

What is Suboxone?

Suboxone is a medication that supports recovery from addiction to opioids. The prescription medication contains two drugs (buprenorphine and naloxone) that work directly on the chemicals in your brain that play a role in opioid dependence.

Together, these drugs reduce the severity of opioid cravings and minimize the withdrawal symptoms that occur when you stop using opioids.

First Counseling provides Suboxone therapy for adults and adolescents looking for personalized addiction treatment to achieve long-term sobriety.

The experienced counseling team carefully supervises the use of Suboxone during routine therapy sessions and medication management evaluations.

When should I consider Suboxone therapy?

Opioids are a class of drugs that are often used to control pain. People misuse or abuse opioids because of the high, or euphoric effect the drug causes.

Common types of opioids include:

• Heroin
• Codeine
• Morphine
• Fentanyl
• Oxycodone

Taking these drugs recreationally and without the supervision of a medical professional can lead to lasting changes in the chemicals of your brain that makes it difficult to quit taking the medicines – a condition known as opioid use disorder.

The physical, mental, and emotional side effects of opioid withdrawal are often what causes people to relapse. Suboxone therapy is available at First Counseling for individuals that are committed to their recovery but need help managing withdrawal symptoms and cravings for opioids.  

What can I expect during Suboxone therapy?

During your initial appointment at First Counseling for Suboxone, your provider gives you a specific dosage of the medication either in pill form or as a sublingual strip that goes under your tongue. It can take up to 45 minutes for the medication to start working until you feel some relief from your withdrawal symptoms.

The team monitors your response to the initial dose to determine if they need to adjust your treatment plan. They also let you know how often you will need to take Suboxone to keep withdrawal symptoms well-controlled.

In addition to Suboxone, you can expect to participate in regular therapy sessions to support your recovery from opioids. The counselors offer advanced therapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to help you face life challenges and better cope with the consequences of opioid addiction.

Call First Counseling today to learn more about the recovery benefits Suboxone therapy offers or book a consultation online.