Suboxone Addiction Treatment

What is a Suboxone Clinic?

Dr. Lea McMahon LPC, EdD

Suboxone clinics are outpatient, used only for opioids and usually covered by insurance.

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What’s the Difference Between Methadone and Suboxone?

Dr. Abid Nazeem MD, FASAM

Suboxone and methadone are two different medications that are both used to treat opioid use disorder. Suboxone is usually the first-choice option.

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Treating Opioid Addiction While Pregnant: Are Methadone & Suboxone Safe During Pregnancy?

Dr. Abid Nazeem MD, FASAM

Doctors usually prescribe Buprenorphine (Subutex) or methadone as well as behavioral therapy to keep the mother and baby safe during pregnancy.

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Probuphine: What Happened To The Suboxone Implant?

Dr. Abid Nazeem MD, FASAM

Probuphine is the brand name of a buprenorphine implant that was used in the treatment of opioid addiction, discontinued in October 2020.

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How To Get Off Suboxone: Suboxone Taper Chart + Suboxone Withdrawal

Dr. Abid Nazeem MD, FASAM

When tapering off Suboxone, some people experience withdrawal symptoms. The recommended schedules can be aggressive, but go slow to stay comfortable.

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Suboxone: What Is Suboxone? How Does It Work?

Dr. Abid Nazeem MD, FASAM

Suboxone is used to treat withdrawal symptoms of opioid addiction and can be continued for months or years to stabilize the brain and prevent cravings.

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