It is possible to switch to Suboxone from methadone treatment. Everyone’s
situation is different, so talk to your doctor first to see if switching is right for you.
The length of therapy is up to your doctor, you, and, sometimes, your therapist
or counselor.
Although short-term treatment may be an effective option for some people, opiate addiction can be very hard to break and it often requires time to address the psychological and behavioral components of their disease. Since physical dependence is only part of opioid dependence, the chance of relapsing can be higher with short-term treatment because patients have less time to learn the skills necessary to maintain an
opioid-free lifestyle. Suppressing cravings with Suboxone (for as long as you need), combined with counseling and/or support, can often increase the level
of treatment success.
Stopping Suboxone abruptly will probably cause withdrawal symptoms. When you are ready, your doctor will work with you to taper the doses down to where you can stop taking Suboxone. You should be aware of signs of relapse or withdrawal symptoms. If you do discontinue taking Suboxone, your leftover pills should
be discarded to ensure that they can’t be used by anyone else.
Doctors need to be certified to prescribe Suboxone. Doctors who are already
specialists in addiction medicine or who complete specific training can become certified to treat opioid dependence with Suboxone in the privacy of their office. Ask your doctor if he or she is certified. If not, your doctor may elect to become certified so that he or she can treat you, or your doctor may refer you to a colleague who is certified. You may also be able to find a physician who can treat you with Suboxone by calling your local hospital or mental health center and asking them if they have any doctors certified to use Suboxone to treat opioid dependence.
Many certified physicians are listed on the Physician Locator that you can access at:
At Pat Moore Foundation Subutex and Suboxone treatments occur in a safe and comfortable setting that we consider an important aspect for the client’s state of mind. During this clients are still able to participate in counseling sessions with their case manager and group therapy with their peers, contingent on their physical well-being. To learn more about treatment, pricing and outpatient services, please click on the appropriate word.
If the individuals require further medical attention, Costa Mesa and the Newport Beach area have renowned hospitals within a few minutes of this facility.
Many issues come up in early sobriety that can be difficult to handle. The staff at Pat Moore Foundation is on call 24-hours and understands this, and is eager to help at any time of the day or night. Our goal is to enable each person who enters our doors walk the road to a healthy and happy recovery.
Pat Moore Foundation's drug & alcohol detox and alcohol & drug addiction treatment programs are licensed and certified by The State of California. We provide non-medical and medically managed detoxification (using Suboxone, Subutex, and Buprenorphine when appropriate) and primary residential treatment. Our individual homes are on a unique co-ed campus where we offer gender specific treatment. We are located in Costa Mesa, in Orange County, Southern California, close to Newport Beach and Huntington Beach, and only an hour's drive from Los Angeles and San Diego. To speak with a counselor, please call us 24-hours at (888) 426-6086 or if you'd like us to contact you, send a confidential message online by filling out our online form.
Note: All medical services are administered by medical professionals, which are facilitated and operated solely under the jurisdiction of a separate medical corporation.
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