If you’ve ever had an opioid dependence, you might be familiar with buprenorphine (Suboxone®). buprenorphine (Suboxone®) is a Schedule III narcotic medication prescribed for those who are looking to end their opioid use. It’s a mixture of buprenorphine (an opioid agonist) and naloxone (an opioid antagonist). It binds to opioid receptors in the brain, tricking […]
In 2020, almost 92,000 people died from overdose-related deaths in the U.S. Opioid use disorder (OUD) has become a national crisis. For those looking to stop their opioid use, some medications can help with withdrawals and cravings. One of those medications is called buprenorphine (Suboxone®), and it’s preferred by many doctors over its counterpart, methadone. […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control, deaths caused by opioids increased from 70,029 in 2020 to 80,816 in 2021. With numbers like these, it’s no surprise that we need effective, immediate, and evidence-based medications for opioid use disorder (OUD). Suboxone®, or buprenorphine/naloxone, is one of these medications. We use buprenorphine (Suboxone®) at ReVIDA® Recovery […]
Buprenorphine (Suboxone®) is medicine used in medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. This medication bonds with a person’s opioid receptors, which cancels out the effects of opioids, such as heroin or fentanyl, and reduces cravings for opioid substances. It is a useful method of treatment for individuals in recovery from opioid use disorder. Buprenorphine […]
It can be easy to miss a dose despite your best intentions when taking Buprenorphine (Suboxone®.) While missing a dose of Buprenorphine (Suboxone®) is not immediately harmful, if multiple doses are missed, it can lead to several unpleasant outcomes. This month we will answer some of the most common and pressing questions you might have […]
Buprenorphine (Suboxone®) is the brand name for many drugs used to treat those with opioid use disorder includes two main ingredients: Buprenorphine and Naloxone, which act to block opioid receptors, decrease cravings, and reverse the effect opioids have on the body. When combined to create Buprenorphine (Suboxone®), these drugs work together to prevent withdrawal […]
Buprenorphine (Suboxone®) is an incredibly effective tool that increases the likelihood that a person avoids relapse by blocking the effects of an opioid. In some studies, Buprenorphine (Suboxone®) has reduced relapse rates by 75%. Buprenorphine (Suboxone®) should always be used under the supervision of medical professionals who can adjust your dose and ensure that […]
Subutex and Suboxone are medications to treat opiate use disorder (OUD). They are both approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Before (2002), when doctors began prescribing them, the standard opiate treatment was only Methadone. Unlike Methadone, however, they work because Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist. A partial agonist […]
Buprenorphine (Suboxone®) is a medication that can provide much relief to those wanting to overcome opioid dependency. If you’re taking buprenorphine (Suboxone®), you may wonder: What are some of the reasons a person may want to taper off buprenorphine (Suboxone®)? How do I taper off buprenorphine (Suboxone®)? If you’re less familiar with buprenorphine (Suboxone®), you […]
