Reasons for Medication Therapy Management
Benefits of Medication Management
Medication management offers a safe way to handle opioid addiction withdrawal and lower the risk of cravings. Several medications used for this type of treatment are longer-acting compared to prescription pain medication, heroin and other opioids. Taking these medications in a carefully managed environment with experienced and licensed medication experts can help you avoid having to deal with the severe effects of withdrawal and decrease the risk of relapses due to strong cravings. Instead, you’ll have the mental and physical energy to focus on counseling and other elements of your treatment plan to achieve optimum therapeutic outcomes. Going through a medication management program, ensure patients the following benefits:
- Milder withdrawal symptoms
- Milder cravings
- Reduced risk of relapse
- Improved mental energy to focus on overcoming addiction
- 24/7 monitoring of individual patients schedule
Types of Medications Used for Medication Management
What kinds of medications are used in medication management programs? Buprenorphine and Naltrexone are common types of medications used to help those who have an opioid addiction. Both of these medications are considered safe to use for opioid addiction and it is alright to mix medicines as long as they are carefully managed by healthcare professionals. Let us further discuss the two most common types used in medication therapy management. Visit SAMHSA today for an up to date list of all the medicines that can be used for medication therapy management.
Buprenorphine
This medication binds to opioid receptors in your brain, but it does not stimulate it as other opioid substances do. Buprenorphine can also block the effects that other types of opioids have on your brain, so that you won’t feel their effects.
Naltrexone
This medication works as an opioid antagonist, which means it prevents opioid receptors in your brain from being activated. Those who are still using other opioid substances should not be able to feel their effects if this medication is used.
Medication Management Process at Anchor Addiction and Wellness Center
At Anchor Addiction and Wellness Center, we are dedicated to helping you overcome struggles with opioid addiction and make a full recovery. Our addiction experts understand how important medication management is as part of a treatment plan for opioid addiction.
Our physicians have received certification from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for opioid dependency treatment. In addition, our outpatient treatment center is also licensed by Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services. When you are under our care, you can depend on receiving high-quality medication therapy as safely and effectively as possible.
Our physicians will guide you throughout the medication management process to help ease the effects of withdrawal and cravings when you stop using opioids. You can then turn your attention to the healing process and focus on improving your health and well-being while under our care.
If you have any concerns or questions about the use of these medications for opioid addiction, such as if it can be taken on an empty stomach, or if they can be mixed with dietary supplements, or how to start recovery, we are here to answer it all.
If you are ready to get help for opioid addiction or to learn more about medication management, please reach out to us today.
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