Opioid Addiction Treatment

“You must get help from addiction to opiate drugs”, the spouse or other loved one will say. Opiate addiction is an equal opportunity disease, affecting people from all walks of life. Men and women, professionals, students, young and old, all kinds of people have all faced this situation. Individuals will take action when they realize that their lives have become too complicated obtaining these drugs, which is often associated with severe social and legal consequences.

The drugs have well-known names: Oxycontin, Percocet,Vicodin, Lortab, and Hydrocodone--all opiates. Individuals initially may have been prescribed pain medication following a dental procedure, after a motor vehicle accident, for back pain or other condition. Psychological factors come into play, which cause them to become reliant on painkillers, long after the initial bodily insult for which it was prescribed.

Lifeline Rehabilitation offers an advanced form of treatment for opioid addiction. The physicians at Lifeline are certified to prescribe Suboxone medication, which allows the patient to withdraw from his opiate painkillers without side-effects commonly associated with this process. There is no “high” either. Ultimately, many patients will be able to discontinue Suboxone therapy and resume a more fulfilling life in as few as six weeks. For others it may take longer. Suboxone has been a “lifesaver” for many people.

What will occur?

• Intake
  You will meet with Stephen Silverman, M.D., medical director of Lifeline Rehabilitation, certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine to prescribe Suboxone medication. At that time, you will be given a comprehensive medical exam. Treatment with Suboxone will be discussed. Goals and expectations will be considered.
   

• Induction
  Arrive at Lifeline Rehabilitation to begin Suboxone treatment by placing the medication under your tongue. You need to be in a state of mild to moderate opioid withdrawal to begin the process. You will receive the first dose in the doctor’s office and will be asked to stay for awhile to monitor its effects. You may receive additional medication, if necessary. Appointments may be made so that your dosage can be adjusted.
   

• Stabilization
  You may need to come in approximately once per week for a few weeks to “fine tune” your dose.
   

• Maintenance
  Treatment compliance and progress will be monitored on a weekly, then monthly, schedule if goals are met. Frequently, participation in some form of social or psychological counseling will be arranged to complement the process. Maintenance may last from weeks to years, depending on the individual.
   

• Discharge
  Discontinuance of Suboxone treatment is a desired goal for many. Psychological and social counseling will be continued, as necessary.

Additional Benefits of Lifeline Rehabilitation

If you desire, you may engage in an exercise program under the guidance of a professional exercise physiologist. Gym equipment is here for your use, including Trotter treadmills, various types of bicycles, Concept-2 Rower, Stairmaster, free-weights, etc., in a beautiful setting.

Consultation with our registered dietitian is encouraged to help you maintain a healthy weight.