Suboxone: A Cornerstone of MAT at Hopewell Health Solutions

At Hopewell Health Solutions, we are committed to offering comprehensive and effective treatment options for individuals grappling with opioid addiction. One of the key tools in our treatment arsenal is Suboxone, a leading medication-assisted treatment (MAT) that has significantly changed the approach to addiction therapy. Guided by the expertise of Katherine Salvador, PA-C, our patients receive personalized care designed to support their path to recovery.

What is Suboxone and What is it Used For?

Suboxone is a prescription medication that combines two main ingredients: buprenorphine and naloxone. This medication is specifically formulated to treat opioid addiction, helping individuals reduce or stop their use of opiates like heroin or prescription painkillers such as oxycodone and hydrocodone.

How Does Suboxone Work?

• Buprenorphine (Partial Opioid Agonist): This component of Suboxone acts on the same brain receptors as other opioids but in a milder way. It helps alleviate cravings and withdrawal symptoms without producing the intense high associated with opioid abuse. Think of it as satisfying the brain’s need for opioids but in a controlled, safer manner.
• Naloxone (Opioid Antagonist): This ingredient blocks the effects of opioids. It lies dormant when Suboxone is taken as prescribed (dissolved under the tongue). However, if someone attempts to abuse Suboxone by injecting it, naloxone activates and prevents the feeling of a high, causing immediate withdrawal symptoms, thus discouraging misuse.

Potential Side Effects of Suboxone

While Suboxone is generally safe and effective for treating opioid addiction, it can cause side effects in some individuals, such as:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Sweating
• Constipation
• Insomnia (difficulty sleeping)
• Irritability

Although rare, more serious side effects like breathing problems, allergic reactions, liver damage, and hormonal imbalances can occur. It's important to use Suboxone under the supervision of a healthcare professional like Katherine Salvador, who can monitor these effects and adjust treatment as needed.

Duration of Suboxone Treatment

The length of Suboxone treatment varies depending on individual needs. Treatment can be short-term, lasting several weeks, or extend to long-term maintenance therapy. At Hopewell Health Solutions, Katherine Salvador works with each patient to determine the most effective treatment duration, customizing plans to help sustain recovery and prevent relapse.

Why Choose Suboxone Treatment at Hopewell Health Solutions?

Opting for Suboxone treatment at Hopewell Health Solutions means choosing a proven, personalized approach to overcoming opioid dependence. Katherine Salvador’s deep knowledge in psychiatry and addiction treatment ensures that patients not only receive the highest quality medical care but also gain access to comprehensive support through counseling and behavioral therapies. This integrated treatment helps tackle both the psychological and physical facets of addiction, fostering long-term health and wellness.

Suboxone plays a critical role in the battle against opioid addiction. At Hopewell Health Solutions, with skilled professionals like Katherine Salvador, patients find a supportive environment to safely initiate their recovery journey. If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid addiction, consider the personalized, effective care offered by our team at Hopewell.

For more information or to schedule a consultation, visit us at Hopewell Health Solutions, 300 Hebron Avenue, Glastonbury, Connecticut, call us at 860-946-0447, or email hhs4help@gmail.com. We’re here to help you take the first step towards a healthier, substance-free life.

 

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Sec. 19a-638, Hopewell Health Solutions, LLC is applying for a certificate of need to establish an outpatient behavioral health care facility for adults at 248 Flanders Road, East Lyme, with an associated capital expenditure of $10,000. Interested persons may contact the State of Connecticut, Office of Health Strategy, Attention: Steven Lazarus, 450 Capitol Ave. MS #510HS, Hartford, CT 06134 or by phone at 860.418.7001 for additional information.