Starting Suboxone for opioid dependency can offer a beneficial treatment and life-changing experience for people in the throes of opioid addiction.
If you are looking for Suboxone treatment for yourself or a loved one, here is what you need to know about how to get prescribed Suboxone.
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Find A Licensed Suboxone Treatment Provider
Suboxone is a prescription medication that comes in the form of a sublingual film or tablet. It must be prescribed by an eligible Suboxone treatment provider.
Suboxone can be prescribed by a licensed physician, nurse practitioner, physician’s assistant, or other eligible medical personnel for the treatment of opioid use disorder.
The Process Of Getting A Suboxone Prescription
After finding your Suboxone treatment provider, you’ll need to set up an appointment to be assessed for medical necessity.
What you can expect during this initial visit:
- urine drug testing
- questions about medical history
- questions about substance use history
- having your vital signs checked
- developing a treatment plan
- care coordination for addiction treatment
- a referral for a drug rehab program, if applicable
People who are addicted to an opioid drug can receive Suboxone through a detox center, an eligible prescriber, or an opioid treatment program.
Suboxone is only prescribed for the treatment of opioid use disorder. If you aren’t physically dependent on opioids (or heroin), a doctor may not prescribe Suboxone for treatment.
Call Today To Find Suboxone Treatment Near You
Many doctors and rehab providers across the United States prescribe Suboxone treatment. If you’re looking for Suboxone treatment for yourself or a loved one, we can help.
Don’t wait. Call our helpline today for information on how to find Suboxone treatment for substance abuse and drug addiction today.
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- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) — Buprenorphine
https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/medications-counseling-related-conditions/buprenorphine - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) — HHS Releases New Buprenorphine Practice Guidelines, Expanding Access to Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2021/04/27/hhs-releases-new-buprenorphine-practice-guidelines-expanding-access-to-treatment-for-opioid-use-disorder.html - U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) — Medications to Treat Opioid Use Disorder Research Report
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/medications-to-treat-opioid-addiction/overview
