Suboxone
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Partial Agonist satisfy cravings with little to no euphoria. There is no chance of increased euphoria if medication is abused
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With naloxone, a normal dose of opiates is inhibited from taking effect. Acts as a deterrent for a potential relapse.
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As a lower risk option, a suboxone program normally gives patients the freedom to see the doctor monthly. Other offices like ours are similar but usually only offer weekly to bi-weekly visits.
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lower potential for abuse
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Other prescriptions like benzodiazepines (MUST BE prescribed by a licensed psychiatrist) have less chance of interaction with suboxone and in low amounts are each relatively safe to use daily
Methadone
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Full agonist acts as an opiate would in the body. It does inhibit other opiate use because of its strong bind to a patients opiate receptors.
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With increased use comes increased side effects, no cap out effect like suboxone.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report indicates heroin addicts treated with it are “not fit to drive.”
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Those on a methadone high process information much slower, may be drowsy and/or have droopy eyelids, a dry mouth, and muscle flaccidity.
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Is very dangerous when taking with benzodiazepines.
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Most patients are on daily visits you'll find the occasional weekly appointments.