The Ridge Suboxone Treatment Program (STP) is designed to help adults, age 21 or older, discontinue their use of Opiates, acquire stabilization, and maintain long-term recovery from mood-altering substances.

What is Suboxone?

Suboxone is a long-acting partial agonist that acts on the same receptors as Opiates, relieving drug cravings and withdrawal without producing the same intense high or dangerous side effects. Suboxone is a prescription medicine that contains two medicines, Buprenorphine and Naloxone, and can be prescribed by a credentialed physician in an Outpatient Department. Through consistent participation in individual counseling while under a physician’s care, patients are able to acquire necessary coping skills, make significant life changes, and establish a desired quality of life for themselves and their families.

The Ridge’s Suboxone Treatment Program?

Patients may contact The Ridge to complete a screening over the phone or simply walk-in. The initial screening will determine the appropriateness of a face-to-face assessment for the Suboxone Treatment Program. If appropriate, an assessment will be scheduled at our Outpatient Department with a qualified clinician. Patients should be prepared to give a urine sample at the time of the assessment to verify the presence of opiates. After the assessment, the patient’s case is staffed with the Medical Director and a determination is made to schedule the patient’s Induction Visit. The Induction Visit may last from 1-3 hours and is completed by our Medical Director and Nurse. Upon completion of the Induction Visit, the patient will receive an appointment for the following week for their first Counseling Session and Maintenance Visit with the Medical Director. The Counseling Sessions and Maintenance Visits will move from weekly to bi-weekly, and eventually monthly until the patient completes their treatment.

The Ridge Suboxone Treatment Program is an integrated treatment continuum which provides Initial Assessments, Inductions, Physician Visits, and Counseling Sessions.

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