Suboxone Treatment
A proven medication for opioid use disorder
Suboxone is a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone used to reduce cravings and withdrawal so you can focus on therapy, routines, and rebuilding your life. At Recovery In Motion, Suboxone treatment is delivered within a coordinated plan that integrates counseling, psychiatric care, and relapse prevention.
Who benefits from Suboxone
Consider Suboxone if you want a safe, evidence-based way to stabilize opioid use disorder while engaging in therapy.
Good fit indicators
If you are unsure, our team will complete a clinical screening and recommend the safest approach for your goals and health history.
How Suboxone works
Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist that eases withdrawal and cravings with a known ceiling effect that lowers overdose risk compared to full agonists. Naloxone discourages misuse if the medication is altered. Together they support stability while you build skills that sustain recovery.
Our prescribers individualize dosing and monitor progress closely. You will receive education about benefits, risks, side effects, storage, and responsibilities before treatment begins.
What to expect in treatment
Comprehensive assessment
We review medical history, substance use timeline, mental health needs, and current medications to confirm clinical fit and safety.
Induction and stabilization
Your provider initiates the first dose when withdrawal is appropriate and monitors response. Doses are adjusted to control symptoms without sedation.
Integrated counseling
Suboxone is paired with therapies such as CBT, DBT, Individual Therapy, and Group Therapy. When needed, we coordinate Psychiatric Evaluation and Medication Management.
Relapse prevention
You will complete a written plan that identifies triggers, coping tools, emergency contacts, and community supports. This plan guides choices at every stage.
Ongoing monitoring
Regular appointments include symptom check-ins, pill counts when indicated, and toxicology screening as clinically appropriate. The goal is stability with accountability.
How long Suboxone treatment lasts
There is no one timeline. Some clients use Suboxone during early stabilization then taper when ready. Others remain on maintenance longer to protect recovery. Decisions are made collaboratively based on goals, health status, and objective progress.
Suboxone vs Sublocade
Both medications contain buprenorphine. Suboxone is taken daily as a film or tablet. Sublocade is a once monthly injection that maintains steady levels for people who prefer fewer daily decisions. Your provider will help you compare options.
Dual diagnosis support
Opioid use disorder often co-occurs with mental health needs. We integrate Suboxone with targeted services such as:
Locations
- Tucson, AZ