Opioid dependence is very common and has been around for at least 5,000 years—it is even described in the hieroglyphic writings of ancient Egypt.

Opioids include:

hydrocodone (Lortab, Vicodin, etc.) oxycodone (OxyContin, etc.) morphine (MS Contin, Roxanal, etc.) hydromorphone (Dilaudid, etc.) fentanyl (Sublimaze, etc.) heroin and many others

Unfortunately, when you take opioid drugs, you diminish your body’s natural production of endorphins. This contributes to dependence. Suboxone allows opioid users to achieve a healthy, emotional stable life.

However, taking Suboxone is only one part of the process.

The major part is you—and your work you do to regain control of your life.

Induction

This is the first step of your program. It includes a physician evaluation, counseling, and initial Suboxone treatment. You must be in withdrawal during this treatment—at least 2 days after using short acting opioids (e.g. heroin or OxyContin) and at least 3 days after using methadone. We currently offer a 50% discount to new patients.

Initial monitoring

After induction, you will be asked to come in after 2 days, and then every week. Individual programs may vary. On each session, there will be further counseling and adjustment of the treatment. The initial period is very important since it is the hardest phase of your recovery program.

Long-term monitoring

After 4 weeks and successful stabilization of your recovery, we may consider continuing monitoring once per month for the long-term.

The cost

Induction is $500. We currently offer a 50% discount, reducing the cost to $250.

Each monitoring and counseling session is $85

Each counseling session is $75

Do I have to have counseling?

Yes. Suboxone is only a tool to help your brain recover from opioid dependence. The counseling helps you regain control of your life. This is the most important goal.

Can I use my health insurance?

Many types of health insurance pay for Suboxone treatment. Some pay for the medication, but not the treatment. We will make arrangements for you to be fully reimbursed by your health insurance.

Some people prefer not to use health insurance for their Suboxone treatment because this may cause difficulty in getting health or life insurance in the future.

In any case, we will try to provide your treatment with the greatest convenience and lowest cost.