What Is the Difference Between Methadone & Suboxone?

What Is The Difference Between Methadone & Suboxone?

Both methadone and Suboxone are medications that can be used as a part of detoxification treatment for people who are suffering from opioid dependence or addiction. If you are interested in learning more about both methadone and Suboxone you can contact directly Dr. Sullivan Bryant of Axcel Treatment and Recovery Clinic in Denison, Greenville, Dallas, and San Antonio, TX.

Opioid Addiction

Opioids are prescribed whenever a strong medication is required to relieve chronic pain and discomfort. They are very effective at treating severe pain they can be habit-forming and can lead to addiction and dependence so they are not prescribed as often and must be used carefully.

Detoxification is the process through which you remove a drug from your body, and methadone and Suboxone can help manage the resulting symptoms and allow you to quit, along with treatment.

Dependence is when your body becomes accustomed to the drug, that is, so tolerant to its effects that you must take more of it to create the same effect.

Addiction on the other hand refers to uncontrollable cravings that can cause you to keep using the drug in spite of the harmful effects that can occur from taking it.

During treatment, your doctor may recommend either methadone, to treat addiction, or Suboxone, to treat dependence, both are taken under the guidance of a clinic.

Methadone Treatment in Denison, Greenville, Dallas, and San Antonio, TX

Both methadone and Suboxone play an important role in treating opioid addiction, besides the differences mentioned they also can differ in how they are taken, how they can interact with other medications, their cost, and accessibility, among others. But they are both excellent tools for helping you reach your goals.

If you are interested in learning more about how methadone and Suboxone can help with an opioids addiction you can schedule a visit in Denison, Greenville, Dallas, and San Antonio, TX, with Dr. Bryant of Axcel Treatment and Recovery Clinic by dialing (866) 662-8282.

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