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ABOUT OPIATE ADDICTION

Dependency on opiates is a physical illness as well as a central nervous system disorder caused by long-term opiate intake. After long term use, the nerve cells which would normally produce endogenous (natural) opiates, cease to function normally and degenerate. The user becomes physically dependent on the external supply of opiates.

Abrupt abstinence can cause severe physiological withdrawal symptoms, and can lead to permanent damage of the cardio-pulmonary and central nervous systems.

Opiate addiction and dependency requires appropriate medical care and treatment.
Methadone is used as a tool to treat opioid addiction. BSMC is proud to be involved in your treatment and recovery as you embark on the road to regain your life.

HOW AND WHY METHADONE/BUPRENORPHINE WORKS

It is important that you realize that Methadone and Buprenorphine is a powerful drug used in the treatment of opiate drug addiction. Opiates are all derivatives of opium, a natural narcotic obtained from poppies. Opiates include heroin, morphine, codeine, diluadid, and OxyContin.
Methadone/Buprenorphine is a synthetic opiate substitute and is very effective in the following ways:

Methadone/Buprenorphine is taken orally, rather than by injection, therefore Methadone frees you from the dangerous practice of âshooting up.
Methadone/Buprenorphine is very long acting. You will only need to take Methadone once a day. Methadone lasts from 24-36 hours.
Methadone/Buprenorphine takes effect slowly. Because the drug has a slower and more gradual onset of effects, you will not get a rush. This helps break the cycle of the rush-stoned-crash-withdrawal symptoms.
Methadone/Buprenorphine side effects will lessen as your Methadone/Buprenorphine treatment progresses and you will then feel fewer of the drugs initial effects.
Once you are stabilized at a therapeutic level, you will look, act, and feel drug-free.
Methadone/Buprenorphine prevents withdrawal symptoms, reduces hunger/craving, and blocks the effects of illicit opiates.

As great as Methadone/Buprenorphine is, it is not enough on its own. Remember, Methadone/Buprenorphine is a tool; it is not treatment by itself and must be combined with other clinical services in order to be effective.