Outpatient Subutex Detox
WHAT IS IT?
Subutex is an unusual opiate. It has some properties like heroin or methadone and some like Naltrexone. It is probably the easiest opiate to come off by moderately swift reduction. However, timing and dosage require some ‘know-how’ to avoid a withdrawal reaction. It also depends on what and how much opiate you have been taking and your personal circumstances as to whether it is a suitable method of detox to consider.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
· An assessment covering your medical, psychiatric, social and drug history; a physical examination; tests and formulation of a treatment plan.
· We assess your situation and suitability to this method of detox and devise a personal reduction schedule and prescription, including additional medication for parts of the programme if needed.
· Instruction, monitoring and supportive counselling is provided.
· Up to four weeks treatment is included in the package price and will often be enough time to complete the detox. Extended treatment is charged at the usual opiate maintenance rate.
On completion we can arrange Naltrexone tablets, depot injection or implant, but this is not included in the cost of the subutex detox.