Suboxone Clinic at Dublin Square and Mack Road in Asheboro, NC

Suboxone is a combination of two medications, buprenorphine, and naloxone, and is used to treat opioid dependency. Buprenorphine falls into the drug class of partial opioid agonists, while naloxone is in the drug class of opioid antagonists.

Buprenorphine works to activate the receptors in the brain that respond to opiate substances; however, the effect of this medication is not as strong as a full antagonist like heroin. Comparatively, naloxone works to reverse the effects of opioids as this medication is preferred by receptors, knocking other drugs out of place and rendering them ineffective. The combined impact of these two prescriptions provides many benefits for those wanting to recover from opioid addiction.

First, if you are actively using opioids, the effects of these drugs will be reduced by naloxone, while buprenorphine ensures a more tolerable withdrawal experience.

Secondly, the likelihood of relapse is decreased as cravings aren’t as strong, and new drug use will not provide the same effects as it would without a Suboxone prescription. This medication is similar to methadone in that it treats opioid addiction; however, Suboxone use is less likely to develop into a new dependency. In addition, Suboxone has been shown to have fewer side effects than methadone.

Your first visit with a physician to receive Suboxone treatment will mainly consist of a discussion covering all factors of your health and the implications of the prescription. Since this drug is used to treat opioid addiction, you should be prepared to answer several questions regarding your history of substance abuse.

You must be honest with your doctor throughout your visits, as your treatment plan will be individually curated for you and your circumstances. You will likely be asked how often you use when you last used, what kind of opiates you use, and at what dosage. Further, if you are using other prescription drugs as directed, your physician will consider that Suboxone can interact with certain medications and cause adverse effects.

Some medicines that pose a serious threat when used in conjunction with Suboxone include alprazolam (Xanax), escitalopram (Lexapro), and more. In the case of Xanax, adverse effects look like respiratory distress, a comatose state, or possibly death. Interactions with Lexapro may lead to cardiac abnormalities such as palpitations. Your doctor will also ask you about your physical and mental health and your family history.

Numerous physical conditions contraindicate the use of Suboxone as well. This includes chronic hepatitis, seizures, abnormal blood pressure, COPD, etc. Further, if the following organs are impaired, Suboxone may not be suitable for you: liver, gallbladder, biliary tracts, lungs, and bladder. Your physician will also ask many questions regarding your mental health, which is heavily impacted by addiction and is often a leading factor in addiction.

To provide optimal patient care during detoxification, suboxone use is often paired with therapy and counseling services to meet the needs of behavioral management throughout recovery. Your physicians are here to help you, and they must have accurate information to treat you appropriately.

Luckily, you have found just the place. Triad Internal Medicine is a clinic offering numerous mental health and opioid addiction services on an outpatient basis. If you or someone you know is experiencing opioid addiction or dependency, please do not hesitate to reach out to our health center; we can help.

With our wide array of mental health and addiction services, including suboxone prescription treatment, we guarantee your needs will be met in our care. For more information, please contact us or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at Dublin Square and Mack Road in Asheboro, NC. We serve patients from Asheboro NC, Redding Hills NC, Greensboro NC, Randleman, NC, Sophia NC, Grays Chapel NC, and surrounding areas.