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Why Upstate Suboxone NY

At Upstate Suboxone NY, we take the time to get to know you and your unique background with addiction. Our clinic will work with you to determine the best course of treatment for your unique circumstances.

We’re dedicated to starting treatment as soon as you’ve made the decision to become sober. Our personalized treatment focuses on healing your body with evidence based Suboxone treatment, while also helping you understand your triggers and the reasons why you’re having trouble achieving long-lasting recovery.

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What is Suboxone NY?

Suboxone is the brand name of a medication that includes buprenorphine and naloxone. It can reduce some of the cravings and physical symptoms of opioid addiction.

At Upstate Suboxone NY, Dr. Koumanis includes Suboxone in multi-disciplinary opioid addiction treatment plans that include individual and group counseling.

How does Suboxone work?

Suboxone is a partial opioid agonist. This means that the drug can fill and stimulate the opioid receptors in your brain, but it won’t cause euphoric feelings.

When you take opioids, the drug fills and stimulates the neuroreceptors in your brain, relieving pain, causing a “high” or euphoric feeling, and making you feel good.

When the drug’s effects wear off, your opioid receptors are empty, which triggers signals to use the drug again. These signals may include pain, nausea and vomiting, body aches, and intense cravings for the drug.

Suboxone works by filling those receptors and preventing your cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

How do I know if Suboxone is right for me?

Dr. Koumanis provides comprehensive exams and consultations before creating addiction treatment plans. Suboxone is most effective in reducing dependence on short-acting opioids such as heroin and prescription
painkillers.

If you’re addicted to a long-acting opioid, such as morphine or fentanyl, Dr. Hussein may prescribe a different medication.

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What To Expect While Taking Suboxone?

Induction

You begin your first dose of Suboxone and the induction phase when you’re in the early stages of withdrawal. Dr. Koumanis provides the medication in a sublingual tablet or pill that dissolves under your tongue. He observes you while it takes effect. This allows him to see how the drug affects you and to fine-tune your prescription.

Stabilization

You reach the stabilization phase when you don’t have any more withdrawal symptoms and you’re no longer abusing opioids. You remain in this phase until you feel stable, strong, and confident in your ability to resist drug abuse.

Maintenance

Once you’re doing well on your steady dose of Suboxone, you reach the maintenance phase. There’s no prescribed length of time for this phase. Some patients stay in the maintenance phase for months, others for years or indefinitely.

Tapering

When you and Dr. Koumanis are confident that you can lead a healthy life and not return to opioid abuse, you move into the tapering phase. You slowly reduce your dosage until you don’t take any medication at all.

Contact Upstate Suboxone NY or make an appointment online today to determine if Suboxone fits into your addiction treatment program.

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