Known as the brand name for buprenorphine, Subutex is an approved drug in the United States as of 2002 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of opiate addiction. Subutex works by preventing withdrawal symptoms from opiates such as heroin, oxycontin or codeine and is intended to be used at the beginning of drug addiction treatment. However, some individuals fall prey Subutex addiction and the dangers of other detox medication.
The FDA classified Subutex as a Schedule III Controlled Substance based on its potential to be habit forming and the risk of possibly leading to dependence. Although it is a partial agonist, chronic use of Subutex as well as most drugs, can lead to dependence as well as withdrawal when use is stopped abruptly. As a result, use of Subutex should be tapered gradually in part of a treatment plan in order to avoid Subutex addiction and the dangers of other detox medication.
Opiate replacement or maintenance therapy has been known to be helpful for many individuals during the withdrawal phase of treatment and helps those struggling with an addiction to opiates to ease off the drugs. Once again, the risk of developing a Subutex addiction and the dangers of other detox medication is always a possibility. Especially without the appropriate treatment. Subutex intake can increase the risk of relapse and painful withdrawal symptoms. These withdrawal symptoms can range from anxiety to running nose to vomiting to nausea to rapid heartbeat.
The good news is, the professionals at the Delray Center for Healing can help with Subutex addiction and the dangers of other detox medication. Conveniently located in South Florida and with outpatient treatment options for almost every drug addiction available, there is no reason why you should seek help today
