Medication-assisted treatment programs provide services for independent patients capable of caring for themselves on a day-to-day basis. While people at different stages of the recovery process require different levels of care and intervention, we work to see our patients on a monthly basis for regular maintenance visits with our addiction specialists. If you have concerns regarding the regimen provided, we can refer you to a more intensive treatment provider.

You should expect to allow an hour for your first appointment as you will provide our staff with a urine sample, have your vitals taken, and detail your history with addiction. Once you have undergone these initial stages of the appointment, one of our addiction specialists will determine what the best regimen will be for treatment, and you will receive a follow-up notification from your counselor within the next few days.

For the first few weeks of treatment, patients will visit our clinic weekly to monitor their dosage. Once patients are stable and comfortable with their dosage, they will be scheduled for monthly visits with our addiction experts.

We will collect a urine sample at each visit. If you have further questions concerning our drug screening practices, please contact us online or call us at (316) 364-4100 for additional assistance.

It is recommended to be in “mild withdrawal” according to the Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS). If you are not yet experiencing these mild withdrawal symptoms, you may risk sending yourself into severe withdrawal (precipitated withdrawal) after taking your first dose of medication. Be honest with your healthcare provider about your drug history to ensure a smooth transition to Suboxone or Naltrexone.

While all medications may have slightly different side effects, it is essential to consult with your doctor or addiction specialist to discuss your concerns for your prescribed medication. For Suboxone, side effects are usually mild but may be exacerbated if combined with other substances. Contact us today to learn more about the potential side effects of medication-assisted treatment!

By seeking out medication-assisted treatment, you are not trading one addiction for another. Because the active ingredient in Suboxone is Buprenorphine, an opioid, it is considered a “partial agonist”, meaning that you will not get high while taking this medication, but you will be able to avoid withdrawal symptoms and cravings. While taking Buprenorphine, you will remain dependent on opioids and should seek additional support when tapering off the medication. We are here to help with this process!