Suboxone

Partial Agonist satisfy cravings with little to no euphoria. There is no chance of increased euphoria if medication is abused
With naloxone, a normal dose of opiates is inhibited from taking effect. Acts as a deterrent for a potential relapse.
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.
lower potential for abuse
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

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.

With increased use comes increased side effects, no cap out effect like suboxone.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report indicates heroin addicts treated with it are “not fit to drive.”

Those on a methadone high process information much slower, may be drowsy and/or have droopy eyelids, a dry mouth, and muscle flaccidity.

Most patients are on daily visits you'll find the occasional weekly appointments.