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Medication Assisted Treatment-Suboxone is an FDA-approved medication for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD). It is a combination of two active ingredients:

Buprenorphine – A partial opioid agonist that helps reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings without producing the same high as full opioids (like heroin or fentanyl).

Naloxone – An opioid antagonist that helps prevent misuse by blocking the effects of opioids if injected.

Suboxone helps stabilize brain chemistry, allowing individuals to function normally while reducing the risk of relapse.

Multiple clinical studies confirm that Suboxone is one of the most effective treatments for opioid addiction. Opioid Addiction is a chronic disease, Suboxone is the treatment, like any chronic condition that requires medication. 

Patients on Suboxone are 50-60% less likely to relapse compared to non-MAT treatment.

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) increases long-term recovery rates by up to 70%.

Suboxone reduces the risk of overdose by 40-50% when compared to traditional abstinence-based approaches.

Patients on MAT have lower rates of HIV & Hepatitis C transmission.  

References:

 National Institute on Drug Abuse. Medications to treat opioid use disorder research report. Published June 2018. Updated June 2021. Accessed March 23, 2025. https://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/medications-to-treat-opioid-addiction 

Wakeman SE, Larochelle MR, Ameli O, et al. Comparative effectiveness of different treatment pathways for opioid use disorder. JAMA Netw Open. 2020;3(2):e1920622. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.20622 

 Treatment duration varies based on each patient’s needs. Research shows that longer durations improve recovery outcomes.

Short-Term (1-3 months): Some patients use Suboxone for detox and taper off under medical supervision.

Medium-Term (6-12 months): Most patients continue Suboxone to stabilize recovery and reduce cravings.

Long-Term (12+ months): Many patients benefit from maintenance therapy to prevent relapse, similar to how diabetes or high blood pressure medications are used for chronic conditions.

“The decision to continue or taper Suboxone should be made between the patient and their healthcare provider.” – SAMHSA

 There are many misunderstandings about Suboxone. Here’s the truth based on scientific evidence.

Myth: "Suboxone is just replacing one addiction with another."
Truth: Suboxone stabilizes brain chemistry without causing the same high as full opioids. It allows people to function normally and recover safely.

Myth: "You can’t stop taking Suboxone once you start."
Truth: Many patients successfully taper off Suboxone under medical supervision. However, some benefit from long-term maintenance, similar to other chronic disease treatments.

Myth: "MAT isn’t real recovery – you have to be 100% drug-free."
Truth: Studies show MAT reduces relapse rates and improves recovery outcomes. Recovery isn’t about suffering through withdrawal—it’s about long-term success.