We found that physical dependence on opiates is a possible side effect to prescription pain killers and proper weaning off can be accomplished by the use of Buprenorphine.
We know that addiction is a primary and chronic disease of the brain. Due to this nature, long term treatment may be necessary.
We believe that addiction is treatable and that addicts can become functioning, productive pillars of the community.
We understand that addiction is usually the result of genetic, environmental and psychosocial factors.
The stigma imposed on addicts by the prevailing cultural beliefs usually result in profound feeling of inadequacy. We believe that this is unfair.
By working with patients and their families we should assist in restructuring the social frame work of our patients.
To relapse is human. However if occurs remedial steps should be taken together with education to prevent recurrence.
What is Buprenorphine?
Also known as Suboxone and Subutex, it is an FDA approved medication for office based treatment of opiate addiction. It reduces withdrawal symptoms and cravings during the recovery process.
What are Opiates? A group of drugs drugs that originate from the opium poppy or that have a chemical structure like the drugs derived from opium. When introduced into the body they produce pain relief as well as psychological effects.
What is dependence? When a patient uses opiate medications for a prolonged duration of time, such as taking pain killers to treat arthritis, the body becomes physically dependent on this medication. If these medications are stopped suddenly withdrawal symptoms may occur. Instead these a patient may need to be weaned off these medications by an experienced physician.
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