Our Comprehensive Programs Offer Medication-Assisted Treatment Support
Our Tucson Suboxone clinic provides addiction treatment and counseling services to help clients overcome opioid dependence. Treatment begins with an initial medical evaluation and a prescription that treats opioid use disorder, and for many providers, the help ends there.
However, our opioid addiction treatment program also provides a full range of supportive treatment options from outpatient services to residential care.
Catalina Behavioral Health knows that it takes more than a prescription medication to treat opioid dependence. Used alone, it can stabilize someone, but still doesn’t heal the underlying issues that cause the drug abuse – trauma, stress, or co-occurring mental health conditions.
Our Tucson, Arizona, location is staffed with experts who specialize in helping end the battle with substance use.
Keep reading to discover how counseling and therapy, alongside Suboxone treatment, can be the key that unlocks long-term recovery.
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How Buprenorphine/Naloxone (Suboxone) Supports Addiction Recovery Goals
A Suboxone prescription combines buprenorphine and naloxone in a single tablet or film. It’s FDA-approved for use in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and has been proven highly effective in helping end opioid addiction.
It’s important to note that naloxone is not the same medication as naltrexone, a medication often used for relapse prevention after opioid treatment.
Why is the combination of buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone) often the most appropriate medication for MAT?
Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist, which replaces the opioid by activating the brain’s opioid receptors just enough to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms. It’s not enough to produce the euphoric effects for someone with an opioid use disorder, but it does eliminate withdrawal symptoms. On the other hand, naloxone is an opioid antagonist, blocking the opioid receptors and deterring misuse.
Minimizes Withdrawal and Cravings in the First Days of Addiction Treatment
Many fear that when they start treatment, they will have several days of painful opioid withdrawal. Suboxone, used to treat opioid addiction, makes the first days of treatment bearable. That increases the chances of staying in a treatment program beyond the first few days.
It’s an FDA-approved Medication That Blocks Other Opioids
Doctors prescribe Suboxone because it’s safe and perfectly legal. When used under a doctor’s guidance, it’s an excellent tool to overcome addiction. It denies clients the euphoric feeling they have come to expect from heroin or other opioid use.
Has a Ceiling Effect to Help Lower Drug Abuse
Buprenorphine in Suboxone has a ceiling effect. That means that higher doses do not make stronger highs. It’s hard to misuse, thus helping to prevent overdose.
Most Insurance Coverage Approves Addiction Medicine Quickly
Insurance programs are often quicker to cover Suboxone providers and outpatient treatment options than in-patient treatment. That’s especially the case for clients who have a shorter-term addiction and who can maintain daily functioning.
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In-Person Appointments Vs. Online Suboxone Treatment
Online Suboxone doctors can be a convenient option. They’re invaluable for people in rural communities outside Tucson, AZ, or with limited transportation.
But when it comes to lasting substance abuse recovery, in-person treatment offers several advantages over connecting with telehealth service providers online.
In-Person Offers More Comprehensive Care In-Person Than Online Suboxone Providers
Catalina Behavioral Health’s in-person addiction medicine specialists in Tucson, AZ, ensure you are treated as an individual, not just another face on the screen. You’ll know you’re speaking with a Suboxone doctor, not a nurse or a physician’s assistant.
Your medical provider will take the time to learn your needs and develop a plan of custom-tailored recovery services.
Finding the Right Level of Support in Tucson, AZ
Our Tucson, Arizona treatment center offers inpatient and outpatient Suboxone treatment. New patients often inquire which program is the best fit. Some may need our inpatient treatment center’s structured, most intensive nature, which provides around-the-clock care.
However, those with less disruptive addictions may benefit from outpatient care, with patients attending therapy at the clinic during the day and sleeping in their own homes at night. Telehealth Suboxone doctors can offer only medication, leaving those with opioid use disorder largely on their own.
In-Person Visits for Professional Therapy and Counseling Services
Opioid use can be highly complicated, especially for people whose drug abuse stems from trauma or an underlying mental health disorder. Our Suboxone clinic provides counseling and therapy to complement the Suboxone clinic services, ensuring we address those mental health needs.
Peer Support Services
Our Tucson, Arizona, facility also provides patients with peer support services. Peer groups allow clients to fine-tune their new substance-free lifestyle with people who understand their struggles.
Online Suboxone treatment cannot replicate the in-person experience, not to mention the high level of care you receive from our professional Suboxone doctors.
Medication Management and Collaboration with Your Preferred Pharmacy
Out-patients receive medication management, professional oversight of all prescription medicines to ensure optimal dosage and effectiveness. Our in-person Suboxone doctor is glad to work with a nearby pharmacy, allowing you to receive your Suboxone (in some cases methadone, and later in recovery, naltrexone) prescriptions as needed.
We offer an expert level of care that you miss out on when you fill your Suboxone prescription online with an online Suboxone doctor.
Insurance Verification Services at Our Tucson, AZ Rehab Clinic
Some people self-pay for treatment, but most rely on insurance programs. Anyone using a group plan or public health insurance provider to cover Suboxone treatment costs should call Catalina’s admissions department or insurance specialists, who have extra training to help them obtain the necessary coverage.
Up To 100% of Rehab Costs Covered By Insurance
Choose Our Comprehensive Suboxone Support Programs at Catalina
If you have tried Suboxone or methadone prescriptions without support or tried online heroin treatment without success, it’s not your fault. Opioid use disorder is a complex disease that requires you to find a doctor who understands addiction medicine fully.
Our Tucson, Arizona, buprenorphine/naloxone Suboxone clinic is the ideal place to find the best help. We provide doctors and a fully licensed team to support you throughout the recovery journey.
Call us today to find out more about how our clinic can help. It’s free and confidential to call.
