How Suboxone Rehab Works

Suboxone is a prescription drug containing a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone. Similar in structure and effect to morphine, codeine and heroin, Suboxone is frequently used to assist in detox from these opiate drugs. Buprenorphine is considered be less addictive, but Suboxone can still cause drug dependence addiction.

Common Characteristics of Suboxone Rehabilitation Facilities

Suboxone rehab facilities vary in type, setting and services offered. Despite these differences, most rehab facilities offer the following:

• Trained staff. All Suboxone rehab staff will be trained in addiction treatment, but some of the more upscale facilities employ internationally recognized specialists.
• Therapy options. Some facilities have a specific therapy strategy that they employ, but most tailor therapy options to respond to the unique needs of patients. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational therapy, behavioral modification therapy, counseling and detox support are typically provided at Suboxone drug rehab facilities.
• Counseling options. Both individual and group counseling are frequently offered at Suboxone rehab. The focus during individual counseling sessions is to explore the root causes of addiction. During group counseling, peer support is intended to provide motivation, a shared experience and insights into methods for effectively managing recovery.
• Aftercare support. Drug rehab facilities recognize the importance of aftercare support for the recovering Suboxone user and his or her family members.

Types of Suboxone Rehabilitation Facilities

When seeking the Suboxone rehab facility that best meets your needs, you want to consider the following choices:

• Inpatient treatment. The recovering Suboxone user resides in the rehab facility on a permanent short-term basis. Living 24 hours a day on site allows the individual to have a focused and structured rehab experience. Inpatient rehab facilities offer stays ranging from one month to six months or more. The length of time that you choose to stay will be influenced by your history of addiction, your progress in therapy and your ability to finance your treatment.
• Outpatient treatment. During outpatient Suboxone treatment, the recovering user does not reside at the facility but returns home on a daily basis. A user can take advantage of the individual and group counseling services provided at the facility but can continue to participate in school, work or family responsibilities.

Components of Suboxone Rehabilitation

There are three major components of rehab, and each has a specific goal. These components are as follows:

• Detox. The goal of this phase is to remove Suboxone from the body and address physical and mental cravings.
• Treatment. The goal of this phase is education. Counselors and therapists work with the recovering Suboxone user to understand the root cause of his or her addiction and provide information on how to make better choices in the future. This phase requires hard work, willingness to change and the belief that the new skills acquired in treatment will help throughout recovery.
• Aftercare. The goal of this phase is relapse prevention. A person needs to understand that treatment does not end when he or she leaves the facility. This phase provides life skills needed to live without drugs. Learning how to avoid negative influences and seek new people and experiences that support their recovery is a key element of this phase.

Get Help for Suboxone Addiction

With proper medical supervision and support, there is a high rate of success in Suboxone addiction recovery. If you or someone you know is addicted to Suboxone, call our toll-free helpline today. We are available 24 hours a day to answer any questions you might have about Suboxone addiction treatment. We are here to help.