Dealing with addiction is never easy. It doesn’t matter what substance is involved, it is always hard for the particular individuals and all the people associated with them. When it comes to the addiction to heroin and opioids, it may seem like there is not a cure. However, the professionals at Hope Centers of Central Florida, are here to inform you of suboxone treatment that is proven to have lasting effects on those who are affected to heroin. We are located in Orlando.

What Is Suboxone?

Suboxone is a medication used to treat opioid dependence, containing buprenorphine and naloxone. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 15 million people suffer from opioid dependence. Buprenorphine and naloxone, formulated as Suboxone, are used to treat this dependence.

Buprenorphine is considered a “partial opioid agonist,” meaning that it produces a milder form of the effects produced by opioids. It essentially fills the brain’s opioids receptors without producing the same high as full opioids. One of the advantages of using Suboxone is that it cannot be taken to achieve a full opioid effect, making it more difficult to abuse than other forms of medication-assisted treatment, such as methadone.

Heroin Treatment Helps Those Addicted to Heroin

Heroin is a highly addictive substance processed from morphine, which is extracted from poppy seeds.   There are several varieties of heroin, including pure heroin, heroin that has been cut with another substance and “black tar” heroin.

Pure heroin is a white powder that can be snorted or smoked, rather than injected. Black tar heroin is injected, and it is either sticky or hard, and dark in color. The color is a result of impurities left behind from processing.

Heroin is an opioid, much like legal prescription drugs such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and codeine. These drugs are used in the relief of pain, because they bind to opioid receptors in the brain and can increase pain tolerance, reduce the intensity of pain, and decrease the body’s reaction to pain. Once heroin enters the brain, it is converted into morphine and binds to the same opioid receptors, producing a rush for the user. After several hours, this rush becomes a feeling of drowsiness, accompanied by a slower heart rate, breathing, and mental function.

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There are two medications combined in each dose of Suboxone. The most essential ingredient is buprenorphine, which is classified as a partial opioid agonist, and the second is naloxone which is an opioid antagonist or an opiate blocker.

Medication-assisted treatment for opioid dependence can include the use of Suboxone to complement the education, counseling, and other support measures that focus on the behavioral aspects of opioid addiction. This medication can allow one to regain a normal state of mind, that is free of withdrawal, cravings, and the drug-induced highs and lows of addiction. Medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction and dependence is much like using medication to treat other chronic illnesses such as heart disease, asthma or diabetes. Taking medication for opioid addiction is not the same as substituting one addictive drug for another.

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We are experts in heroin treatment and suboxone treatment. With our trusted and experienced clinical team and state-of-the-art treatment facility, we can help you get started on the road to lasting recovery.  Let our team of caring professionals partner with you on your journey to recovery. Our trained professional’s ultimate goal is to get our patients on the track to the cure. Opioid dependence is a disease that needs to be treated seriously. Hope Centers of Central Florida is the best choice in Orlando. Call or visit us today to schedule an appointment or ask us about our services. We are a rehabilitation center specializing in opioid dependence.