Suboxone® Clinic in Clinton, SC

Opioid use disorder, also known as opioid addiction, is a complex illness that carries a lot of stigma. Opioids, such as heroin, fentanyl, and other prescription medicines, create chemical reactions in the body that produce powerful cravings, leading to strong physical and psychological dependence. Suboxone® helps people overcome addiction by quelling the urge to use other opioids and decreasing withdrawal symptoms, while still allowing the brain to begin to heal. Suboxone® is a daily oral medication.

If you or a loved one is battling opioid addiction, Vertical Treatment Centers in Clinton, SC, is here for you. Give us a call to see if Suboxone® is right for you.

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What is Suboxone® and How Does It Work?

Suboxone® is an opioid prescription drug that is used to treat opioid dependence. It can be used in both the induction phase of treatment to stabilize withdrawal symptoms and maintenance phase of treatment to decrease urges for other opioids. It consists of 2 drugs: buprenorphine and naloxone.

Buprenorphine is a partial agonist, meaning it can bind to the same receptors as other opioids, but the binding is weaker. It has high affinity (natural liking) for the opioid receptors but a lower intrinsic efficacy (less activating) of the opioid receptors thus triggering a response that is lower than that of a full agonist such as hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, heroin, etc. Additionally, buprenorphine has a 24-42 hour half-life, decreasing a patient’s likelihood of experiencing withdrawal if they miss a dose.

Naloxone is a pure opioid antagonist that competes and displaces opioids at opioid receptor sites, blocking the effect of opioids. Naloxone is included in Suboxone® to stop the misuse and abuse of the medication. If a person attempts to change Suboxone® from its original form as a film (i.e., melt it down or dissolve it), the naloxone reacts and blocks the brains receptors from receiving any of the buprenorphine. This drastically lowers the medication’s rate of misuse, making it an effective tool for treating opioid use disorders.

In most cases, Suboxone® is most effective when combined with behavioral modification techniques such as individual or group therapy. At Vertical Treatment Centers, we develop individualized treatment plans that include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and behavioral health therapy to help patients overcome their addictions and take back their lives.

Call or visit us at our Clinton location and ask about Suboxone® treatment!

How is Sublocade® Different from Suboxone®?

Both Sublocade® and Suboxone® can be used to treat opioid use disorders.

Sublocade® is a once-monthly injection that consists of a single medication: buprenorphine extended-release. Sublocade® works by continuously releasing buprenorphine all month at sustained levels.

Suboxone®, on the other hand, is the combination of two medications: buprenorphine and naloxone. Suboxone® comes in the form of an oral film or tablet and is usually taken daily.

At Vertical Treatment Centers, both Suboxone® and Sublocade® are available to patients with opioid use disorders, depending on where the patient is in their recovery journey.

How Is Suboxone® Different from Methadone?

Both Suboxone® and methadone are commonly used to treat opioid use disorders.

Suboxone® is a partial agonist, meaning it has a lower affinity for the brain’s mu receptors, leaving a percentage of the receptors free to begin healing.

Methadone is a full agonist, meaning it has a high affinity for the brains Mu receptors (binding to most of the mu receptors with every dosing) similar to other opioid full agonists such as hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, heroine and other opioids.

For this reason, methadone is easier to misuse, develop a dependency (requiring a higher and higher dose to work), and more difficult to wean. Thus, patients are often required to visit methadone clinics more frequently and, in most cases, daily for closer oversight.

For the above reasons, we do not offer methadone at Vertical Treatment Centers. Why Get Suboxone® at Vertical Treatment Centers in Clinton, SC?

Vertical Treatment Centers help patients defeat opioid addiction by combining Suboxone® and mental health therapy, along with addressing other co-existing mental health diseases. Our addiction treatment center is one of the few Suboxone® clinics in South Carolina that provides a spectrum of mental health therapies for many disorders.

We view addiction as a mental health illness, not a moral failing. Our staff are trained in addiction, and never judge our patients. We use evidence-based treatment to help you overcome your addiction and live a healthy, fulfilled life.

Opioid use disorders are not all the same. We do not prescribe Suboxone® to all patients, and we never pressure anyone to take medications. If you’re ready to take back your life, give Vertical Treatment Centers a call today!

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