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Medications for Substance Use Disorder
As part of our mission to help patients achieve sustained recovery, Neil Kennedy Recovery Centers provides medication-assisted treatment for drug use disorder. We understand that recovery is an ongoing, lifelong process. Our dedicated counselors work together to ensure that you have the support you need every step of the way.
Medications for Substance Use Disorder, orginally named Medication-Assisted Treatment, or MAT for short, refers to the use of FDA-approved medications in conjunction with behavioral therapies. This whole-person approach to alcohol and substance abuse disorder is clinically proven to help patients detox safely, with a much lower risk of relapse. At Neil Kennedy Recovery Centers, our specialists believe in taking the bio-psycho-social approach to addiction recovery--treating the biological, psychological, and social facets of addiction.
If you’re looking for Medications for Substance Use Disorder Programs in Ohio, you have come to the right place. Call or request an appointment online today to learn more about our Medications for Substance Use Disorder program.
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How Sublocade & Suboxone Work
As part of our Medications for Substance Use Disorder program, Neil Kennedy Recovery Centers provides two FDA-approved prescription medications designed to help patients safely wean off of drugs, Suboxone and Sublocade. These medications are given along with behavioral therapy sessions performed by a licensed counselor. When medication and therapy is combined in this way, recovery rates tend to be higher than they would be with medication alone.
Sublocade - Sublocade is taken as a once per month extended-release injection for moderate to severe drug use disorder, and contains the active ingredient buprenorphine. Before starting Sublocade, a patient must take an oral form of buprenorphine that dissolves inside the cheek or under the tongue for 7 days.
Suboxone - Suboxone is taken once a day and comes as a film that is placed inside the cheek or under the tongue. Suboxone contains the active ingredients buprenorphine and naloxone, which help to control physical cravings, block the pleasurable effects of drugs, and prevent relapse.
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How Vivitrol & Revia Work
Treatment for alcohol use disorder is equally important as treatment for substance use disorder. In an effort to help patients struggling with alcohol abuse, the prescription medications Vivitrol and ReVia were developed.
Vivitrol - Vivitrol is an extended release monthly injection containing naltrexone, and is used to prevent drug and alcohol dependence after detox. Patients receiving Vivitrol injections must be completely drug-free for a minimum of 7 to 14 days before starting this medication. Using any drugs in the one to two week window before starting Vivitrol can trigger symptoms of drug withdrawal. Vivitrol is not a narcotic, and is non-addictive.
ReVia - ReVia is taken orally in tablet form, and is used to treat drug and alcohol dependency. It works similarly to Vivitrol in that it blocks the pleasurable, euphoric effects of drugs, and can prevent relapse in patients who have detoxed. It’s important to note that although ReVia is designed to reduce one’s urge to drink, it will not help you sober up if you are already intoxicated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the medications for substance use disorder program used for?
The medications for substance use disorder program is used to treat any one struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, including heroin, morphine, codeine, oxycodone and hydrocodone.
Who can give me a prescription for medications?
Only a licensed medical professional that is certified to prescribe medications. These specialists have undergone Medications for Substance Use Disorder-training, and are knowledgeable about alcohol and substance use disorders.
Are the medications for substance use disorder program risky?
No, it is not risky to go through the medications for substance use disorder program. Suboxone, Sublocade, Vivitrol and ReVia are all FDA-approved for the treatment of opioid/alcohol dependence. They are safe to use for months, years, or even over the course of one’s entire life. Always consult with a doctor before discontinuing the use of these medications.
How long do the medications for substance use disorder program last?
Some patients will need to undergo several months, while others will need treatment indefinitely. It all depends on what substances the patient is addicted to, and how severe their addiction is.