368 South Oyster Bay Road, Hicksville, NY, 11801
Tel: 516-870-5657 | 516-495-4634
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OPIATE ADDICTION THERAPY
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
Suboxone is the first drug available with a prescription from a doctor for use in the treatment of narcotic addiction under the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000. It can be dispensed for at-home use, just as any other prescription medication. Suboxone is a medication with unique properties which can help treat people with narcotic (opiate) addictions more safely and efficaciously. Dr.Tehmina Naveed has received specialized training to prescribe Suboxone and has the required certification and facilities to evaluate and treat people suffering from addiction. If you are struggling with addiction to narcotics such as Oxycontin, Heroin, Vicodin, Percocet or any other opiate we can offer a private and comfortable setting to begin your journey towards a healthy and drug free future. For more information please call us at: 516-870-5657.
Treatment
You must be in mild to moderate withdrawal from the narcotic you are using to begin the induction process. Dr. Naveed will conduct an examination including a physical & psychiatric evaluation, assesment of degree of withdrawal, medical history and a vitals check. You will then go to a local pharmacy with a prescription for Suboxone and obtain the medication. After returning to the office Dr. Naveed will determine the correct dose of Suboxone and will administer the medication. Over the next 1-2 hours Dr. Naveed will personally monitor your progress and make sure the medication is working safely and is at the correct dose. Once stabilized (usally after an additional 1-2 hours) you will leave the office with enough Suboxone to last until your next appointment, generally within 2-7 days.
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The next phase after induction with Suboxone is stabilization. The dose is adjusted to make sure you are comfortable and to minimize cravings. This phase of treatment typically occurs for a week or two after induction.
The final and arguably most important phase is maintenance. which can last for months or years depending on multiple factors. After maintenance, most patients are able to gradually reduce and then stop Suboxone use through the process of medically supervised withdrawal.
