Opioid Addiction Treatment
Opioid Addiction Treatment
What is the treatment for opioid addiction?
Opioid agonist treatment (OAT) is based on a patient-centered approach to care. The patient’s past medical history, medications, allergies and general history are crucial to the choice of OAT. Four potential pharmaceutical approaches exist for OAT: methadone, slow-release oral morphine (SROM/Kadian®), Suboxone® and Sublocade®.
What is the most effective treatment for opioid use disorder?
The most effective treatment is the one that relieves opioid cravings and withdrawal in the absence of significant side-effects or complications.
Opioid Addiction Treatment Medications
Methadone
Methadone is a long-acting opioid drug used to replace the shorter-acting opioids that someone may be addicted to, such as heroin, oxycodone, fentanyl or hydromorphone. Long-acting means that the drug acts more slowly in the body, for a longer period of time. When taken at the correct dose, methadone prevents withdrawal symptoms and reduces drug cravings without causing the person to feel high (euphoric) or sleepy
Suboxone®
Buprenorphine Maintenance Treatment (BMT) is used as a long-term treatment plan for opioid addiction. If you are addicted to drugs like Heroin, Morphine, Oxycodone or Fentanyl, BMT could be the right treatment for you. Suboxone® contains buprenorphine and naloxone and is often prescribed by doctors because it is safer, has fewer side effects, and takes less time to reach the correct dosage. It allows you to lead a normal, productive life while on the road to recovery.
Kadian®
Kadian® is a less harmful alternative to illegal opioids like heroin, oxycodone, and fentanyl. Kadian® is another option to consider if you have not benefited from Suboxone® or Methadone Treatment. Kadian® is a relatively new approach to severe opioid addiction.
Opioid Addiction Treatment Centres
We operate outpatient opioid detoxification centers in numerous locations across the province and specialize in opioid addiction treatments such as methadone, Suboxone® and Kadian. Find a location near you.
