Suboxone Therapy

Suboxone Therapy is an effective treatment offered by Global Pain Solutions for those suffering from opioid addiction. It helps reduce withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and supports the recovery process. It is an alternative to methadone and other opioids and is covered by most insurance plans.

What is Suboxone?

Suboxone is a prescription medication used as part of a comprehensive opioid addiction treatment program. It contains buprenorphine and naloxone, which work together to reduce cravings and block opioid receptors. Unlike methadone, which is a “full agonist,” Suboxone acts as a “partial agonist,” making it less likely to cause dependency.

Who is Suitable for Suboxone Therapy?

Suboxone Therapy is suitable for individuals addicted to prescription painkillers or recreational opioids such as heroin. Given the current opioid epidemic, Suboxone offers a safer way to taper off opioids and manage withdrawal symptoms. It can also be used for long-term pain management, often at lower morphine equivalent doses, resulting in fewer side effects.

Treatment Process

  • Induction: The initial phase where treatment begins under medical supervision, often accompanied by withdrawal symptoms.
  • Maintenance: Once withdrawal symptoms ease and cravings are manageable, patients continue treatment with minimal side effects.
  • Medical Tapering: The gradual reduction of Suboxone dosage, supervised by healthcare providers, until medication is no longer required.
The duration varies based on individual addiction levels and response to therapy.

Why is Suboxone Different?

  • Uses a lower dose than methadone, which helps keep patients alert
  • Has a lower risk of heart-related side effects compared to methadone
  • Is less addictive since it is a partial agonist
  • Requires special licensing for prescribing, and Global Pain Solutions has certified providers trained in Suboxone Therapy
Suboxone is usually prescribed for days or weeks during tapering but may also be used long-term for chronic pain management. Discuss your needs with your healthcare provider to determine if Suboxone Therapy is appropriate for you.

Joint injection therapy helps manage a wide spectrum of issues, such as:

  • Osteoarthritis and degenerative conditions of the knee or shoulder
  • Rotator cuff disorders
  • Duration of relief can vary from temporary to long-lasting
  • Persistent ankle discomfort
  • Nerve pain after trauma
  • Neuritis affecting intercostal spaces
  • Nerve compression in the chest or abdomen
  • Migraine and headache disorders
  • Complex regional pain syndromes (types 1 and 2)
  • Injuries to sympathetic nerves

Patients treated by Global Pain Solutions often experience meaningful improvements in both comfort and functionality, allowing them to reclaim active and fulfilling lives.