There are currently FDA approved medications for the treatment of prescription drug opioid dependence. Remember, only a physician can determine what treatment is appropriate for any individual patient. Please consult with your physician before making any treatment considerations.
Suboxone for Opioid Dependence
Suboxone (buprenorphine HCI / naloxone HCI dihydrate) is a prescription medication designed to alleviate the symptoms of opiod withdrawal in an outpatient or physician-based setting. It is administered orally (sublingual) in a five-stage process of Intake, Induction, Stabilization, Maintenance, and Medically Supervised Withdrawal.
Suboxone was one of the first medications approved under the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 (DATA 2000), which opened the door for office-based treatment of opioid dependence.
Only SAMHSA/CSAT-certified physicians can prescribe Suboxone. For more information please visit http://www.suboxone.com
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