The Suboxone ® Opioid Substitution Program (SOSP) is an opioid pharmacotherapy program operating in the greater Toronto area. The SOSP permits our physicians to prescribe sublingual buprenorphine (suboxone) to maintain/treat opioid drug dependence, in certain circumstances.

Suboxone treatment is initiated and continued by our physicians in private individual sessions. Our team has special expertise in helping to transition patients with opioid dependence to Suboxone in the privacy and convenience of our conveniently located offices.

The Suboxone Program team consists of physicians and other clinicians, all of whom have expertise in dealing with opioid dependence and the transition to Suboxone. The team provides support for patients throughout all phases of treatment. The Suboxone Program uses the latest, well-tested treatment modalities.

A specially trained physician will assess each patient’s needs and devise an individualized treatment plan that includes initial in person dosing and a follow up plan.

Suboxone offers a more comfortable recovery from pain killer addiction. Over time, the frequency of suboxone prescriptions can be lessened, depending on each individual’s needs. Suboxone is a safer alternative to heroin or other opiate use, with reduced health risks and a lower risk profile than other treatments.

What is Suboxone?

Suboxone is the first opioid medication approved for the treatment of opioid dependence in an office-based setting.  The primary active ingredient in Suboxone is Buprenorphine. Buprenorphine was
introduced in Europe during the mid-90s and has been available as Suboxone in
the United States since 2003. To date, more than 400,000 opioid-dependent patients worldwide have been treated with Buprenorphine.

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What is the goal of treatment?

Through this treatment, people who are dependent on opiate based drugs receive comprehensive multidisciplinary outpatient treatment in order to offer the support they need to stabilize and improve their health, relationships, finances and overall quality of life..

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What are the effects and side effects of Suboxone?

Buprenorphine’s opioid effects are limited compared with those produced by other drugs such as oxycodone or heroin and, when taken properly, Suboxone can help a patient:

• Reduce their illicit opioid use.

• Suppress symptoms of opioid withdrawal.

• Decrease cravings for opioids.

• Stay in treatment.

 

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Is Suboxone right me?

To find out if Suboxone is right for you, please call to obtain further information and book an intake assessment.   For more information regarding Suboxone, please feel free to visit the manufacturer’s website at www.suboxone.com

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