Suboxone Detox: What It Is and the Benefits of It

Many patients visit our clinic for Suboxone detox treatments. Suboxone can be prescribed by visiting a doctor at our clinic, as you cannot get it over the counter. It is a drug that can be used to treat your addiction to opioids. It must be taken cautiously and as directed because if it is taken in high dosages you could suffer from respiratory distress or even die. Essentially, it can help you to conquer your addiction but you absolutely must be under the supervision of the doctor.

Important Information on Suboxone

While we will closely monitor you when you are using Suboxone, you may notice that you have an allergic reaction like swelling, tingling or chest tightness. If this is the case, you need to call us right away. Additionally, pay attention to see if you experience any numbness, blurred vision, or shallow breathing. In order to minimize the risk of the side effects, we will examine you prior to prescribing it and discuss any other health risks that you have. For example, if you have kidney or liver disease you may not be a good candidate for this treatment.

One of the ways that Suboxone can be administered is by placing a film underneath your tongue or inside of your cheek. Suboxone detox is effective due to containing buprenorphine, an active ingredient that attaches to the receptors in your brain; the same receptors that opioids attach to. Since the brain becomes accustomed to the stimulation of the opioids, suboxone will help to trick the body into believing you are still getting what it is craving.

As a result, you will not suffer the same terrible withdrawal symptoms or cravings that you can suffer if you try to detox on your own. Furthermore, there are several dosage options available to you which allows us to make a customized treatment plan and further reduce the likelihood of you suffering major withdrawal symptoms.

Benefits of Suboxone Detox

There are many reasons that patients use to detox in this matter. Primarily, it is effective because it allows you to detox without needing to check into a rehabilitation facility. While you still need to be under our care and the supervision of a doctor, you do not need to go live in a rehabilitation home in order to detox. In fact, you can continue with your daily lifestyle. This is hugely advantageous for anyone who needs to continue working due to their job position or because they need to make money to provide for their family.

The opportunity to spend a month in rehab may not be an opportunity if you're strapped for cash. However, paying for out of office treatment and Suboxone detox can be an affordable alternative. Another benefit is that no one will know that you were ever addicted to drugs or going through rehab. Even if you have mild symptoms, it may appear that you are simply struggling with a small cold or flu. This makes it possible for you to continue to maintain your image at work and to avoid potential discrimination.

While it would certainly be nice if all employers were understanding, many are not and by understanding this, we can help you to detox in a way that is discreet. You will still need further assistance like counseling and creating a plan to avoid a relapse, but Suboxone detox will help you to get the process started.