Methadone has been our main weapon in the
fight against opiate addiction for decades. It is very effective in
curbing the cravings and withdrawals associated with opiate cessation.
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However, it is a schedule II narcotic medication and thus has a significant potential to be habit forming. It is also a full opiate agonist and hence poses the potential for the side effects associated with this group of medications.
Methadone programs, for the above reasons, are heavily regulated and patients need to follow certain rules and regulations that can have a negative impact on their life style. The methadone program model may also be associated with a degree of stigma that in some cases can affect recovery efforts. Also many patients experience significant difficulties when attempting to wean off methadone.
A recent Government survey found that only 20-25% of patients suffering from addiction to opiates are receiving treatment in methadone programs. This has prompted the search for an additional alternative for the remaining patients.
Buprenorphine (Suboxone and Subutex) is that alternative, an additional option for patients with opiate addictions.
Buprenorphine (Suboxone and Subutex) can be quite effective in weaning patients off methadone. However, patients will need to be off methadone prior to starting Suboxone.
Our protocols can help patients who are on methadone and looking to detox off it or switching to Buprenorphine (Suboxone and Subutex).
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Information on this page last updated on 11/23/2007