Suboxone and Psychiatric Medications in Oregon
Recovery from opioid use disorder is a long process, but Suboxone can help reduce cravings and stop withdrawals. Renascent Rx is a telemedicine practice that provides clients with post-treatment care for opioid and alcohol addiction, including prescribing medications and offering therapy. Patients in Oregon can easily access their Suboxone or other psychiatric medications through Renascent Rx. Learn more about Suboxone, its uses for treating addiction, and how Renascent Rx can help through the recovery process.
Opioid Use Disorder
Opioid use disorder is a chronic condition where the patient is dependent on or addicted to opioids. Opioids are natural or synthetic chemicals that help reduce pain, and there are many types, including prescription pain relievers. Opioid use disorder is defined as a problematic pattern of opioid use causing problems or distress, with at least two of the following occurring within one year:
- Taking larger amounts of drugs
- Taking drugs for a longer period than intended
- Persistent desire or efforts to cut down on opioid use
- Being preoccupied with obtaining and using the drug
- Craving opioids
- Problems fulfilling obligations
- Continued opioid use despite having recurring social problems
- Giving up activities because of opioid use
- Using opioids in hazardous situations
- Continued opioid use despite physical or psychological problems caused by opioids
- Increased tolerance
- Experiencing withdrawals
The good news is opioid use disorder is treatable and recovery is possible. Learn more about how Suboxone can be a viable treatment to help patients find and maintain sobriety.
What Is Suboxone?
Suboxone is a brand-name medication that combines two drugs to treat opioid use disorder or addiction. One of these drugs works to satisfy opioid cravings and ease withdrawal symptoms while also limiting the effects of the opioid. The other works to reverse the effects of opioids, which is why doctors use it to treat opioid overdoses.
The combination of the two medicines together creates Suboxone, which comes as a pill or dissolvable film strip. To administer, the patient places the medication under the tongue or on the cheek and lets it dissolve fully. The dosage prescribed depends on the severity of the patient’s opioid use.
Renascent Rx specializes in the maintenance of prescription medication like Suboxone for the treatment of opioid use disorder so patients always have access to their medication. Renascent Rx is also able to refill psychiatric medications and deliver both medicines to the patient’s chosen location or local pharmacy.
Suboxone for Opioid Use Disorder
Although drug addiction and recovery are long and arduous processes, treatment and long-term recovery are possible. Suboxone is a prescription medicine for opioid use disorder and addiction that is considered part of medication-assisted treatment (MAT.) MAT is the use of medications like Suboxone in conjunction with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat opioid dependency and addiction. Suboxone is used because it has been proven effective in:
- Reducing cravings for opioids
- Preventing withdrawals
- Stopping withdrawal symptoms for at least 24 hours
- Reducing the dependency and use of opioids
- Acting as a chemical shield in the brain to prevent getting high from other opioids
- Decreasing the risk of overdose
Staying on a daily regimen of Suboxone can help patients succeed in their recovery. Renascent Rx aims to help patients with after-treatment assistance to maintain their sobriety by prescribing Suboxone via telemedicine. In addition to Suboxone maintenance services, the pharmacy also offers Suboxone for outpatient detox and detox medications during Suboxone inductions. Read the Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more about the services and medications offered.
Contact Us Today to Learn More
Patients may obtain sobriety and recovery with post-treatment assistance from Renascent Rx. The pharmacy aims to provide accessible medication and therapy via telemedicine for patients in Oregon who struggle with opioid dependency and addiction. Contact Renascent Rx to learn more or book an appointment with one of the caring staff members in the Suboxone clinic today.
