Opiate addiction is a when heroin or another opiate substance becomes the biggest priority in your life. Social, work or school obligations fall to the wayside to make room for the pursuit of the drug. One way to think about it is that the reward system for your brain has been rewired to find that opiate more pleasurable than anything else in your life. Breaking that endless loop can be challenging. Underlying mood, anxiety and impulse control issues can all contribute to the maintenance of the addiction. Treatment focuses on addressing any underlying conditions, controlling impulsivity, and decreasing the pleasure derived from the addiction. Medication and behavioral interventions are key in the recovery process.
With opiate addiction, suboxone is a great treatment choice. It is a partial-agonist that stimulates your opioid system enough to prevent cravings, but not enough to cause a high. It is a great tool in treating opiate addiction.
You can do a detox in the privacy of your home with suboxone. It is a pretty straightforward process that can easily be managed.
After your initial detox phase, we will be able have follow-up visits using telemedicine. I also know that you might make mistakes along the way. That is an expected part of the process. My team and I will be here to offer you the help and support you need on the road to not just to recovery, but to optimal health.
Addiction is treatable. There are many great medications and behavioral programs available today that are very effective at addressing your condition. There are additional aspects of your treatment that I can integrate into your care in an effort to give you the best outcome. My goal is to make the best treatment options accessible to you. Make an appointment today to take a step towards greater health.
