Medically assisted treatment

 
 
 

Medically assisted treatment

 

Suboxone Maintenance is one type of Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) that is an alternative treatment for opioid addiction, specifically for people who have been unsuccessful at maintaining sobriety from opioids. Long-term Suboxone Maintenance has been found to be effective in the treatment of opioid addiction when monitored by a medical physician and incorporated with counseling and other behavior therapies as part of a long-term treatment plan for opioid addiction.

Suboxone Medically Assisted Treatment at South Orange County Detox and Treatment occurs in 3- phases that include induction, stabilization and maintenance. Before being able to begin Suboxone Maintenance, the client must first completely detox from opioids.

Suboxone maintenance treatment phases.

  • Induction phase.

    During the Induction Phase at South Orange County Detox and Treatment, our highly trained professionals monitor each detox client to assess withdrawal symptoms and cravings. It’s important to note that Suboxone can initiate precipitated withdrawal if administered too soon therefore Suboxone cannot be induced until 24-48 hours after a client’s last use of opioids.

  • Stabilization phase.

    The Stabilization Phase begins once a client has been induced with their first dose of Suboxone. During Stabilization, the client is tapering down off of detox medications. It’s important that clients stabilizes physically before beginning Suboxone Maintenance.

  • Maintenance phase .

    The Suboxone Maintenance Phase begins once a client completes detoxification and is physically stable. Maintenance dosage is determined during this phase by the prescribing physician based upon indicating factors such as prior length of use, prior amount of use, current physical symptoms and cravings. The maintenance period is individually tailored to meet the needs of each client and is assessed regularly to make any necessary adjustments. Maintenance should be accompanied by therapy and/or addiction treatment for effectiveness and monitoring.