Opioid Addiction Treatment Program
Being dependent on pain medication is a very frustrating and difficult reality. At Brightside Recovery, we understand that overcoming a dependence on pain medication is very difficult. Our outpatient programs are designed to provide drug dependence treatment in the most discrete, convenient, and friendly environment.
How Opioids Affect the Brain
Initially, people can become dependent on pain medication through doctor’s prescriptions for an accident or chronic ailments, or through recreational activities. Over time, as the body becomes dependent on the opiate, people use pain medication as a way to stop symptoms of withdrawal and less for pain reduction. To stop using can be almost impossible because the brain now craves the drug.
Our programs combine the latest in medically-assisted technology, therapy, and counseling options. Our medically-assisted treatment, based on buprenorphine (also known as Suboxone®, Zubsolv®, Bunavail®, Sublocade® or Subutex®) gets you off the pain medication so you can start concentrating on changing your life for the better.
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Our Approach to Treating Opioid Addiction
MAT harnesses the effective compound buprenorphine to reduce and stop the withdrawal effects and cravings of opiate dependence. By using these medications, you can safely and effortlessly stop using your drug of dependence. We use the following treatment protocol:
Induction
We help you transition from the current pain medication and comfortably start you on your opiate dependence buprenorphine medication. On your initial visit, you will meet with our medical treatment team to have a personalized treatment plan created for you. We work with your insurance carrier to assist in cost reduction of the medication prescribed to you.
Acute Stabilization
Over the first week of treatment, we monitor your pain levels and adjust your medication dose each day for optimal results. You will see your doctor frequently throughout the week to monitor the transition ensuring that alternative pain treatments are not needed. Once you are comfortable and stable, your ongoing treatment schedule is finalized.
Maintenance
You should expect your MAT to last for at least six months but often it can be a lifetime commitment depending on how severe your dependence is and what your goals are. At Brightside Recovery, our monthly monitoring schedule allows us to manage your condition with the right medication. We highly recommend using our counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) programs, such as our Brightside Recovery Program or partner programs.
Tapering
You may reach a point where you feel comfortable in reducing your medication dosage. We work with patients at this stage in combination with counselors, therapists and partners to create a tapering schedule that will allow you to reduce your dosage in a comfortable and successful way to complete your treatment. Our policy is to slowly taper your dosage in a careful way for a more successful and stable result.
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Other Brightside Treatment Programs
Beyond our opiate addiction treatment program, we offer many comprehensive regimens to ensure everyone has the tailored support they need.
Suboxone
Suboxone® combines buprenorphine and naloxone to reduce withdrawal symptoms while protecting against misuse.
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Sublocade
Buprenorphine acts as a partial agonist, activating some opioid receptors in the brain to alleviate withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
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Vivitrol
Naltrexone is a monthly injectable medication that blocks all effects of illicit opioids, helping patients stay in treatment.
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Brixadi
Brixadi is a trusted, FDA-approved medication that can provide immediate relief from withdrawal symptoms and help you stay on track.
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