“Is there any medication for drug rehabilitation?”
My sister is addicted to heroin and is now in a rehabilitation center that is helping her. She is currently receiving counseling and received medication in the beginning to help with her withdrawals. Are there any longer term medications that are available to help her?
2 Answers
Yes, suboxon is a longer acting drug.
Absolutely! Three medications can help heroin addicts stay sober, and most heroin addicts should be using one of them. The sobriety rate with abstinence alone (i.e., not using long-term medications) is terrible. The three drugs with solid scientific support are buprenorphine (Suboxone and others), naltrexone (best used as a Vivitrol shot), and methadone maintenance at a licensed methadone clinic. These drugs save lives. This whole approach is called Medication Assisted Treatment.
Here's a brief overview of Medication Assisted Treatment: https://drugfree.org/article/medication-assisted-treatment/
And you can Google this term to learn a lot more.
Here's a brief overview of Medication Assisted Treatment: https://drugfree.org/article/medication-assisted-treatment/
And you can Google this term to learn a lot more.
