How We Prescribe For Substances

Wondering what we prescribe?

See how we prescribe for different conditions below.

 

 

Alcohol—Strong medications such as valium will be prescribed to detox you if your doctor recommends this treatment. Other medications may be prescribed to help with the withdrawal as well.

Following the detoxification, we will offer you anti-craving medications, such as Campral, Naltrexone, Vivitrol, and/or the option of Antabuse.

Opioids, Pain Pills, Fentanyl, Heroin—Typically, we will prescribe Suboxone to help with the detoxification.  If you choose to stay on Suboxone for maintenance, this can be discussed at your doctor visit. 

Long-term MAT offered is Suboxone, Subutex (if appropriate), Zubsolv, Naltrexone, and Vivitrol.

We will also work with you if you want to switch from methadone to Suboxone.

Methamphetamine—If you are in a drug-induced psychosis, we can sometimes manage this in the outpatient setting to get you stabilized; otherwise, you may need to be referred to a higher level of care such as a detox or hospital-based location. Once stable, we can work with you on the long-term plan for medication management.

Anti-cravings for methamphetamine are being studied now. Research published in the literature indicates that N-acetyl-cysteine and Naltrexone have positive results.

Cannabis—We work with you to comfortably detox you from the withdrawal symptoms, typically irritability and insomnia.

Crack Cocaine, Cocaine—Managed with medications to make detox more comfortable, usually in the outpatient setting.

Benzodiazepine, Ativan, Xanax, Valium, Klonopin —Tapers are offered.

Other substances—please inquire or meet with your doctor to discuss. We offer help for nicotine dependence, kratom, tramadol, and other designer drugs.

If you are struggling with addiction, contact us today.