Subutex Addiction

Like methadone, buprenorphine (Subutex, Suboxone) is primarily used to treat heroin addiction. It is usually used for shorter periods than methadone. It tends to be given in reducing doses rather than long-term maintenance.

Buprenorphine can be sold on to the street and has become a drug of abuse in recent years. Misuse of it leads to physical and psychological addiction. This can be very dangerous if taken without medical supervision. Its effects are similar to those of heroin and methadone withdrawal symptoms can be very unpleasant.

How we can help

Over 7,500 opiate users have safely detoxed with Detox 5 since 1995.

At Detox 5, we carefully monitor patients, ensuring a safe and successful detox from Subutex. Our five-day programme combines sedation with pain relief to make withdrawal as comfortable as possible.

We use naltrexone, an opiate blocker. If you are concerned about Subutex abuse, please call us to discuss possible treatment at Detox 5. Please click on the following link for more details of our detox programme.

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