INDUCTION PHASE The first phase of Suboxone treatment, "induction," must be supervised by a physician. It begins once a person enters the early stages of withdrawal. The physician will prescribe the medication and try to find the lowest dose that will reduce the person's use of other opioids without causing withdrawal symptoms, serious side effects, or cravings. If a person takes Suboxone prior to entering the early stages of withdrawal or has other opioids in his or her system, the medication can cause acute feelings of withdrawal. STABILIZATION PHASE As soon as cravings for opioids subside and side effects deminish, the second stage begins. The prescribing physician may adjust dosing during this stage. MAINTENANCE PHASE The next phase is called "maintenance." Under direction of the physician, the patient will continue to take medication as prescribed and seek counseling or other forms of behavioral therapy. This stage of treatment also begins a medically supervised withdrawal from Suboxone, gradually reducing the dose to smooth the transition and reduce the likelihood of relapse. RECOVERY PHASE The last phase is recovery. Ideally, this will include aftercare planning by a case manager or a counselor. Some patients may benefit from ongoing outpatient therapy such as 12-step programs and/or individual or group therapy. OUR SERVICES FOR OPIOID ADDICTION TREATMENT: ADMINISTRATION OF SUBOXONE
Our Mission Our mission at Neurology & Pain Management, PLLC is to enhance patients' quality of life through a decrease in pain and an improvement in the ability to enjoy daily activities. We accomplish this by taking an integrated approach to pain management, providing consultation and treatment to individuals with both acute and chronic pain. Each patient is prescribed an individually tailored treatment plan after having been thoroughly evaluated by our skilled staff. • MEDICALLY SUPERVISED WITHDRAWAL • MEDICAL EXAMS TO ENSURE SAFETY • CONVENIENT OUTPATIENT SERVICES • REFERRALS • CONFIDENTIALITY
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