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Suboxone treatment prescribed to individuals

  • Suboxone treatment is prescribed to individuals with opioid dependence primarily because it helps manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings effectively. Administered under the supervision of an addiction psychiatrist Suboxone contains buprenorphine, a partial opioid agonist, which alleviates withdrawal symptoms without producing the intense high associated with full opioid agonists. Additionally, it contains naloxone, which discourages misuse by precipitating withdrawal symptoms if the medication is injected. This combination therapy not only helps individuals stabilize their lives by reducing cravings and withdrawal discomfort but also allows them to engage more effectively in counseling and behavioral therapies, promoting long-term recovery from opioid dependence.

     
     
     
     
     


      July 12, 2024 7:29 AM MDT
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