Frequently Asked Questions

Most of us know Heroin as a very powerful, illegal and life-taking drug that has completely taken over the streets and many peoples lives, but what most don’t know is that it is a street drug and opiate, derived from morphine. 

The road to recovery is a long and winding one, but the one thing that it is not, is impossible. With the right support, recovery is possible for everyone! The first step is creating a new life where addiction has absolutely no place. 

With 2019 here to stay, why wait to make a change, a better you is just one decision away! We get it, New Year resolutions are some of the most stressful goals to set for your self when it comes to a better you and living a better lifestyle every year, but they don’t have to be!

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Everyone is different. The time in treatment varies from patient to patient.

We often hear this question from concerned family members and patients, but we most certainly do not see it that way. Nor do the patients we treat.

Methadone and Suboxone treatments are vastly different, but patients can switch from a methadone treatment program to a Suboxone program.

Progress of our patients is tracked through monthly appointments with both the counselor and physician.

Most patients will be seen once a month. There are exceptions The exceptions to this are your first visit, and if any issues arise during your treatment.

If you need pain medications for a procedure or surgery, then we will work closely with your other providers. Having this concern is a very good sign!

In the wrong hands, any opioid based medication can become addictive or abused. So the short answer is yes!

After being on Suboxone for a period of time, it is not unusual to lose track of your dosing. For one thing, you forget because you’re feeling better. It may be a sign that you’re ready to taper your dosages.

All medications come with side effects. Suboxone is no different. Neither are the medications you’re trying to come off of!

All medications also have risks. The primary risks of Suboxone are related to your liver if you have hepatitis, and to your unborn child if you are female and become pregnant while in treatment.