Methadone is typically provided through our dispensary and is generally for those patients who are high risk for chronic severe opioid dependence where individuals inject more than a gram per day. Methadone is also a full agonist where it requires medically supervised withdrawal and maintenance that is in tandem with additional treatment and psychosocial support.
Suboxone has the combination of Naltrexone and Buprenorphine and is antagonist (Naltrexone) and partial agonist at the mu-Opioid Receptor. It is a prescribed medication where the treatment is focused on prevention of potential relapse due to opioid dependence that is either moderate to severe, and generally beneficial for those individuals who smoke or intermittently inject heroin that is less than a gram per day. Suboxone is also medically supervised through withdrawal management.
Hi there! One of my nieces has been asking for my help since she’s now struggling with medical opioid withdrawal. It’s intriguing to find out that suboxone can deter critical level of substance abuse as well. I think it’s better for her to consult an expert beforehand so she’ll be able to get an effective treatment instantly.
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It caught my attention when the article mentioned how suboxone is used as a medication to prevent potential relapse of those suffering from opioid dependence, be it moderate or severe. I have a relative who has lost a lot of weight recently and seems to be physically unwell, but I only found out recently that he was actually suffering from opioid addiction. I’ll have to try talking to him and convince him to see a suboxone treatment provider.