Suboxone Treatment Jackson MS
Suboxone Addiction Therapy

Suboxone Treatment in Jackson MS

Overcome Suboxone Addiction with the Right Treatment at ALTR Jackson, MS

Suboxone consisting of Buprenorphine and Naloxone is medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction treatment. In the past, people believed that MAT was a non-starter for addiction recovery. But today, it is a life-saving therapy that helps individuals break the cycle of addiction, reduce fatal overdoses, and support long-term recovery.

Suboxone Addiction Therapy can vary from patient to patient, and there should be a treatment program based on specific needs. Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), such as Suboxone, is one option that may help an individual achieve recovery. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has approved three drugs to treat opioid dependence.

• Buprenorphine (Suboxone)
• Methadone
• Naltrexone

All three of these treatment options are FDA-approved and have proven to be safe and effective for treating opioid addiction. Taking this medication must be combined with counseling and psychosocial support from our experts for better results.

Suboxone Definitions and Side Effects

Buprenorphine is the main ingredient in Suboxone, while Naloxone is added as an antagonist. As an opioid partial agonist, Buprenorphine produces effects such as euphoria or respiratory depression when it engages the opioid receptors in the brain. Suboxone does not create strong effects like opioids, and it also gets rid of the symptoms of opioid addiction, including withdrawal and cravings. In addition Naloxone can block the effects of opioids and keep you from an accidental overdose.

In comparison to other drugs, Suboxone’s potential for misuse is lower.

Most Physicians prescribe Suboxone as the first medication before considering methadone treatment for opioid dependency.

Use of Suboxone

ALTR’s Suboxone Addiction Therapy goal is to control drug use and eliminate any dangerous substance abuse for all our patients. After some time, a our physicians will slowly reduce the patient’s intake of Suboxone.

Suboxone Longevity in Your Body

Taken every day, Suboxone will last approximately 24 hours. We can approximate how long know how long Suboxone will stay in your system by determining the half-life period of the drug. The half-life of a drug is the time it takes for it to be eliminated from your body. Naloxone is eliminated from the body in 2-12 hours, while Buprenorphine is eliminated anywhere between 24-42 hours. It can take from 4 to 5 half-lives before a drug is completely out of your body, but also depends on metabolism and health. In most healthy people, no trace of Suboxone will be found in their system after 5 to 8 days. However, if a patient has liver impairment, it has a significant impact on how long any substance will stay in the body.

Suboxone Effects

Suboxone will start working the moment that it reaches your bloodstream and lasts for up to 3 days. Suboxone’s effects will depend on many factors and these include your height, weight, metabolism, and how much opiate you used to take pre-treatment.

Suboxone Activity in Your Body

Buprenorphine is used in the drug Suboxone, which first reaches maximum concentration in the blood within 3-4 hours. Effectiveness will vary depending on weight, metabolism, and drug abuse history. After taking the last dose, it will take about 3-5 days for the level of Buprenorphine to decrease enough that you will start to notice withdrawal effects.

Suboxone Stops Opiates Working 

Suboxone will block the effects of opiods least 24 hours, which is beneficial in treating patients who have become dependent. For most people taking any form of opiates within this time frame will not feel the effects.

Suboxone For Pain Relief

The research on whether or not Suboxone is helpful for pain is still not clear. Buprenorphine is often used to treat pain, but its efficacy for this use is still uncertain.

Suboxone Overdose

If you overdose on Suboxone, it is more than likely due to a mix of drugs such as seditives. When comparing to opiods its actually very hard to suffer an overdose.

Length of Time You Should Take Suboxine

This is completely dependant on the patient and thier personal circumstances. Typically patients can range from months to over a year and sometimes even longer This is why we advise you only work with experts in opiod addiction so you only use suboxone for as long as you need to.

Suboxone & Methadone Are Not The Same

Methadone alters both the way your brain reacts to pain and how your nervous system physically responds to it. Methadone can be used in detox because it eliminates or reduces withdrawal symptoms, making the entire process easier. It is also available in several forms, such as Injections, tablets, and a liquid drink.

There are fewer withdrawal effects while taking Suboxone than with Methadone. Suboxone comes in two forms: tablets and dissolvable films.

Alternatives for Life Treatment Recovery in Jackson can help and provide you the best medication depending on your body’s needs.