Phoenix Suboxone Treatment by Advanced Spine
In 2013, nearly 2.4 million people were reportedly abusing or dependent upon opioids, but what are opioids and how can a Phoenix suboxone treatment facility help with overcoming this dependency?
What are Opioids?
Opioids are drugs such as prescription painkillers and heroin. Some examples of prescription painkillers that are opioids include:
- Hydrocodone
- Fentanyl
- Oxycodone
These drugs are better known by their brand names of Actiq, OxyContin, Percocet and Vicodin.
How Can a Phoenix Suboxone Treatment Facility Help?
A Phoenix suboxone treatment facility can help with your opioid addiction by creating a treatment plan that will work for you. A typical treatment plan includes the following basic steps:
- Induction: The treatment plan begins under the supervision of a doctor who is trained in the use of suboxone. During this stage, you must be in a moderate state of withdrawal as you work closely with your doctor to determine the dose that is right for you.
- Maintenance: You will transition to the maintenance phase once you are no longer experiencing withdrawal symptoms and uncontrollable cravings. During this phase, you will take your medication regularly as you abstain from taking drugs. You will also participate in counseling during this phase.
- Medical Taper: As you continue to work closely with your doctor, you will begin to slowly lower your dose of suboxone until you no longer need the medication to control your cravings. As you taper off from the drug, you need to take care to minimize withdrawal symptoms to prevent relapse.
If you are ready to address your opioid dependency, Advanced Spine & Rehab is a qualified Phoenix suboxone treatment facility. Contact us to learn more about how we can help.