What is Suboxone Treatment?

Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) is an FDA-approved medication that combines the benefits of opioid replacement therapy with built-in safety features to support your recovery journey.

Built-in Safety Features

Naloxone component prevents misuse and reduces risk of overdose, providing an extra layer of protection.

Rapid Symptom Relief

Quickly reduces withdrawal symptoms and cravings, helping you stabilize faster than traditional methods.

Flexible Dosing Schedule

Less frequent dosing requirements compared to methadone, offering more flexibility in your daily routine.

Comprehensive Support

Integrated medical care, counseling services, and peer support to address all aspects of recovery.

Treatment Benefits

Suboxone offers numerous advantages for opioid dependency treatment, combining effectiveness with enhanced safety features.

Reduces opioid withdrawal symptoms effectively
Blocks euphoric effects of other opioids
Lower risk of respiratory depression than methadone
Ceiling effect reduces overdose risk
Can be prescribed for take-home doses
Supports return to normal daily activities
Reduces criminal behavior and drug-seeking
Improves overall quality of life

Safety Features

Naloxone Component

Built-in opioid antagonist that prevents injection misuse and reduces overdose risk.

Ceiling Effect

Respiratory depression plateaus at higher doses, providing additional safety margin.

Lower Abuse Potential

Partial opioid agonist properties make it less likely to be misused than full agonists.

Supervised Administration

Initial doses supervised by trained pharmacy staff to ensure safe treatment initiation.

Treatment Process

1

Medical Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation to determine if Suboxone is right for you.

2

Induction Phase

Carefully supervised initiation of Suboxone treatment with dose adjustment.

3

Stabilization

Finding your optimal dose and establishing a stable treatment routine.

4

Maintenance

Ongoing treatment with regular monitoring and support services.

Eligibility Requirements

To begin Suboxone treatment at PharmaDocs Plus, you'll need to meet certain criteria and complete our assessment process.

Diagnosed opioid use disorder
Valid Ontario health card
Physician referral or assessment
Commitment to treatment program
No contraindications to buprenorphine
Willingness to participate in counseling

Important Note

Suboxone treatment requires careful medical supervision. Our experienced team will work with you to ensure safe and effective treatment tailored to your specific needs.

Ready to Start Your Recovery?

Contact PharmaDocs Plus today to discuss Suboxone treatment options and schedule your initial consultation.

Call Us

905-891-2345

Visit Us

3426 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON M8W 1N3

Hours

Mon-Sat: 9AM-3PM

Covered by OHIP & Trillium

All Suboxone treatment services are covered by OHIP and Trillium Drug Benefit programs. We also accept most major private insurance plans.

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