Suboxone Clinic
Suboxone is a Schedule III controlled substance and is an FDA approved medication for treatment of opioid addictions.
Suboxone works by tricking the brain into thinking it is receiving a full dose of an opioid and blocks the intoxication effects one would normally get. It also works to alleviate withdrawal symptoms.
Suboxone should only be taken under the direction of a medical professional.
What is Suboxone?
The clinic runs seven days a week with a staff of three: Program Coordinator, Aftercare Coordinator and Support Worker.
When individuals enter the program they sign a contract which stipulates that they must be drug and alcohol free and must report regularly to the doctor.
Upon entering the program, clients go through a detoxification period and are started on Suboxone.
The amount of time an individual can stay on Suboxone varies. Over time, the dosage is lowered until the individual no longer requires it.