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What is Suboxone Used for in Drug Treatment?

Many people who are struggling with heroin or cocaine addiction eventually start to wonder – what is suboxone used for in drug treatment? Suboxone is used in reversing the unpleasant withdrawal symptoms of short-acting opioids, including cocaine, heroin, and prescription painkillers. Suboxone consists of two components: Naloxone and Buprenorphine. Here at NC Wellness Center –…

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MAT for Addiction Treatment

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is the use of medication as a supplement to therapy in an addiction treatment plan. In most cases, MAT for addiction treatment is used as a way to help someone overcome opioid use disorder. MAT encompasses a wide range of medications that target certain addictions. Medication is rarely used as an exclusive…

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Methadone Treatment: What is It?

Methadone treatment is categorized as an opioid agonist that helps reduce the withdrawal symptoms and cravings that typically occur during detox. Methadone has a half-life. Meaning, it is capable of reducing the withdrawal symptoms much longer than any other type of medication. Since Methadone is created in a lab, it is a synthetic opioid. Understanding…

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Benefits of Suboxone Treatment

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) using Suboxone (buprenorphine) is an effective and safe method to help those who are struggling with opioid addiction or dependency. There are numerous benefits of suboxone treatment, including helping those in recovery overcome withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Suboxone is typically taken in three different stages at NC Wellness Center – High Point.…

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The Benefits of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction

Opioid addiction is difficult to overcome without help. You’re left to suffer through the withdrawal symptoms and dealing with a wide range of thoughts and emotions. Trying to quit without addressing the root cause of your addiction sets up a situation where it’s easier to relapse. Medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction allows you to quit…

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What Is Medication-Assisted Treatment?

There are numerous ways to address substance use disorder or addiction. However, you may have heard about medication-assisted treatment as an option. But what is medication-assisted treatment, and how does it work? Here at NC Wellness Center – High Point, our medication-assisted treatment combines medications designed to ease the discomfort of withdrawal with behavioral and…

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About Medication-Assisted Treatment for Heroin Addiction

Heroin is one of the most addictive substances and is a key player in the opioid epidemic in the United States. Trying to overcome heroin addiction is a challenging journey for many, as the addiction takes hold fast and the withdrawal symptoms are incredibly hard to get through. You can improve your chances of living…