Suboxone
Suboxone® combines buprenorphine and naloxone to reduce withdrawal symptoms while protecting against misuse.
The Bernese Method is a unique approach to MAT that’s effective for treating opioid addiction. People with OUD take smaller doses of buprenorphine than what’s typically prescribed. They work with a doctor to increase their dose gradually. The entire process takes seven to ten days and improves the body’s tolerance while reducing withdrawal symptoms.
The process takes time to get rid of all the opioid drugs in your system, so you don’t go into withdrawal when you take buprenorphine. The overlap is slower than traditional MAT because you’re microdosing. This method is also more effective for people who have built up a tolerance to opioids.
Buprenorphine medications provide a steady release of medication in the body, effectively reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms associated with opioid dependence. This helps patients manage their addiction more comfortably and maintain their daily activities without the constant struggle against cravings and discomfort.
Buprenorphine binds to the same neuroreceptors as other opioids but doesn’t produce the same high. This blocks the euphoric effects of illicit opioids, making their use less appealing to help patients avoid relapse and achieve long-term recovery.
Because MAT helps reduce cravings, it lowers the potential for fentanyl use. The buprenorphine injection schedule ensures a consistent therapeutic level of medication, reducing the risk of relapse.
Medication-assisted treatment makes it easier for patients to stay in treatment. By eliminating the need for daily dosing, reducing cravings, and mitigating withdrawal symptoms, patients can focus on other aspects of their treatment plan, like counseling.
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