Tag: suboxone

5 Suboxone Myths for Medication Assisted Treatment

5 Suboxone Myths for Medication Assisted Treatment What Are Some Suboxone Myths? How Does Suboxone Work? Suboxone is a drug containing buprenorphine and naloxone and is the main medication for opioid addiction. The use of Medication assisted treatment has been shown to lower the risk of fatal overdoses by approximately 50%. Suboxone works by  binding […]

Suboxone and Methadone Treatment Options for Opioid Addiction

Suboxone and Methadone Treatment Options for Opioid Addiction Overview This article will discuss the two most commonly used Medication Assisted Treatment options: Suboxone and Methadone treatment for opioid addiction recovery. People in recovery prefer these two options because many clinics offer out-patient programs that meet face to face with the provider and medical staff. Many […]

How Does Suboxone Work?

How Does Suboxone Work? What Is Suboxone? Suboxone is the brand name for a prescription medication used in treating those addicted to opioids, illegal or prescription. It contains the ingredients buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine, a partial opioid agonist, blocks the opiate receptors and reduces a person’s urges. The second ingredient, naloxone, helps reverse the effects […]