FAQs
Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
We want you to feel comfortable and confident in choosing our treatment program, so please contact us if you have other questions that are not addressed here.
What is the medication Suboxone?
Suboxone is a name brand for Buprenorphine/Naloxone medication. It is the most well known and is often referred to when talking about opiate treatment medications, but there are many other brands that are offered, as well as generic forms.
What is a Suboxone clinic?
A Suboxone clinic is a medical office that specializes in Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opiate addiction. The medical professional will prescribe medication, which usually consists of Suboxone, Zubsolv or some form or Buprenorphine/ Naloxone combination therapy.
What is a Suboxone doctor?
A Suboxone doctor is a physician that has the appropriate license and experience to prescribe Buprenorphine and/or Buprenorphine/Naloxone medications.
What is Medication Assisted Treatment?
Medication Assisted Treatment, or MAT for short, refers to opiate addiction treatment therapy using medications. At New Life Recovery Solutions, MAT is the foundation of our recovery program.
When can I start medication?
MAT is initiated only when you are in severe withdrawal, during which you can begin the treatment program and start taking your medication right away. If not, then you must wait until you are to avoid precipitated withdrawal.
How long will I be in treatment?
There is not a one size fits all approach for addiction therapy. Studies show that the average length of time in a MAT program is 12-24 months. There are a lot of factors that dictate your treatment duration and we can customize a plan that best fits your goals.
How frequently will I have appointments?
Our treatment process starts when we see you for your initial appointment, which is an intake assessment. You return in one week for a follow-up evaluation, the we schedule appointments to see you one time per month every month after that.
Do you accept insurance?
We do not accept any personal or commercial health insurances. However, we do provide a prior authorization for your insurance to pay for your monthly prescription, and we will also provide a super bill which you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement.
Do you have a payment plan?
Unfortunately we can not offer payment plans with this program. Payment is do at time services are rendered. Only cash or credit will be accepted, no checks.
Will I need to see a counselor in the program?
Your recovery treatment program will be much more successful when you couple it with counseling. We will give you local resources to help you find a good option. But it is not mandatory for our program.