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Opioid Substitution Therapy means treating your narcotic problem with a prescription medication. There are two options: Methadone and Suboxone. They are both long-acting opioid drugs that fill-up the same receptors in your brain as do other narcotic drugs.
Opioid Substitution Right Is Right For you if you answer yes to any of these questions:
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Have you been using drugs like codeine, oxycodone, hydromorphone, morphine, heroin, fentanyl and others ?
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Have you tried to quit using but you can’t seem to stop for more than a few hours, days , weeks, or months at a time?
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Is your current use more about avoiding feeling sick / coping with cravings / feeling “normal” than it is about getting high?
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Do you want to feel more in control of your life / work / home/ yourself?
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Do you want to be able to offer more to the people you care about?
If you answered “yes” to any of the questions above, Opioid Replacement Therapy (Methadone or Suboxone) may be a good next step for you.
Opiod Substitution Therapy In Oakville & Mississauga
Empowering Lives, Ending Opioid Abuse: Specialists in Oakville & Mississauga.
Opiod Substitution in Oakville & Mississauga
Opiod Substitution
Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) is an effective treatment option for individuals struggling with narcotic addiction. Using prescription medications such as Methadone and Suboxone, OST helps manage opioid dependency and supports the recovery process. These long-acting medications occupy the same brain receptors as narcotics, providing stabilization and reducing cravings, allowing individuals to regain control of their lives.
The goal of Opioid Substitution Therapy is to replace illicit opioid use with a medically supervised, controlled alternative. By alleviating withdrawal symptoms, OST helps individuals focus on recovery without the constant need for narcotics. Methadone, a synthetic opioid, has been used for decades to treat opioid addiction by reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Suboxone, a combination of Buprenorphine and Naloxone, is a partial opioid agonist that also reduces cravings with a lower risk of abuse.
OST may be the right option for you if you’re currently using opioids like codeine, oxycodone, hydromorphone, heroin, or fentanyl, or if you’ve struggled to stay clean despite trying to quit. If your opioid use is more about avoiding withdrawal and coping with cravings rather than achieving a high, Opioid Substitution Therapy could offer the stability you need to regain control over your life.
The benefits of OST include stability through long-acting medication, reduced cravings and withdrawal symptoms, and an improved quality of life. With proper medical supervision, the risk of overdose and other health complications decreases significantly.
At our clinics in Oakville and Mississauga, we offer a personalized approach to Opioid Substitution Therapy. Our dedicated team provides individualized treatment plans, medical supervision, counseling services, and connections to community resources to support your recovery journey. Contact us today to learn more about how OST can be a transformative step toward a healthier, more stable future.
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