Opioid abuse and addiction is an epidemic that has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives in the U.S. this century. There is evidence that medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone can effectively treat opioid addiction and reduce overdose deaths3, but only 20% of those who might benefit have access to MAT. Federal law has allowed qualified practicing physicians to prescribe buprenorphine in ambulatory care settings, including urgent care, since 2000. MAT was historically limited to opiate treatment facilities (OTPs).
 
Fortunately, urgent care clinics such as North Tex MedCare Clinic and Urgent Care can prescribe suboxone.

Patients who are addicted to opioids, whether illegal or prescription, use Suboxone as a treatment. Buprenorphine and Naloxone are the active ingredients. BA partial opioid agonist, buprenorphine blocks the Opiate receptors and reduces a person’s urges to use drugs. Like Naloxone, buprenorphine also reduces the addictive effects of opioids. These drugs work together to prevent withdrawal symptoms associated with opioid addiction.
 
A doctor may prescribe Suboxone to treat addiction to short-acting opioids, such as Heroin and prescription painkillers. In general, Suboxone is not recommended for long-acting opioids. Buprenorphine-only medications are often used instead. An estimated 1.9 million Americans meet abuse or dependence criteria for prescription pain relievers, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
 
Suboxone use begins with withdrawal symptoms, which can be uncomfortable and dangerous. Opioid withdrawal symptoms can be alleviated and, in some cases, eliminated with suboxone. You will move from the withdrawal phase to the maintenance phase under the supervision of your doctor. Upon completion of treatment, your doctor may begin reducing your dosage until you no longer require the medication.
 
Opioid addiction can be managed with Suboxone during different stages of treatment. Opioid cravings are completely eliminated when the medication is included in a comprehensive recovery plan.

Suboxone contains buprenorphine, the same ingredient found in brands such as Subutex and ZubSolv. While Methadone treatment is the highest quality level of treatment for narcotic addiction, Suboxone treatment works best for many people’s lifestyles. Suboxone allows you to return to your normal life with a success rate of about 50%.

Suboxone is a medically assisted therapy for opioid addiction containing a combination of medications. It is one of the most effective addiction treatment options available. Buprenorphine blocks the brain receptors that drugs typically target when you take Suboxone. You won’t feel cravings for opiates as often or intensely because these receptors are busy with buprenorphine. The goal is to eventually feel no cravings at all.
 
Naloxone works to reverse the effects of opiates in your body at the same time buprenorphine blocks receptors. Naloxone and buprenorphine work together to reduce opioid dependence while preventing withdrawal symptoms.
 
Addiction to opioids shouldn’t be fought alone. The treatment of opioid addiction requires medical and behavioral health professionals’ intervention, supervision, and guidance. As a preferred MAT for opioid addiction, Suboxone is being made more accessible by addiction specialists. Suboxone is proven to treat opioid addiction effectively and to help people return to normalcy and safety after treatment.
 
Suboxone treatment is a highly effective option for individuals struggling with addiction and it can be a lifesaving first step toward recovery. Suboxone can be prescribed at North Tex MedCare Clinic and Urgent Care. Staff will work with patients to develop a custom treatment plan that is right for them and help them take control of their addiction and work toward living a healthy drug-free life. Reach out to us through our website and let us help you get your life back on track. We serve patients from Fort Worth TX, Addison TX, Carrollton TX, Richardson TX, Farmers Branch TX, Hebron TX, Forest Hill TX, North Richland Hills TX, White Settlement TX, and Highland Park TX.