Substance use disorder or addiction disorder is a complex medical condition in which a substance is uncontrollably used despite harmful consequences. People with SUD are often unable to focus on anything other than using a particular substance such as illicit drugs, tobacco, or alcohol to the point where the person's ability to function in day-to-day life becomes impaired.

Addiction treatment is different for every patient. Treatments will vary based on the level of addiction, type of addiction, and personal mental health needs. At Mental Health & Addiction Center, we will work with you to find the best treatment catered to you and your individual needs.  

Clinical depression is a severe condition that negatively affects how a person thinks, feels, and acts. It is different from typical sadness because it often interferes with a person's ability to experience or anticipate pleasure. It causes them to be unable to function in daily life. If inadequately treated, depression can lead to significant impairment and other health-related issues or suicide. 

1. Depressed mood most of the day nearly every day

2. Loss of interest 

3. Changes in appetite

4. Changes in sleeping patterns

5. Loss of Energy

6. Restlessness

7. Anxiety

8. Feelings of worthlessness,

9. Inappropriate Guilt

10. Difficulty staying Focused

11. Thoughts of death or suicide 

The first step in depression diagnosis is to visit a doctor for medical evaluation. After the doctor has ruled out any other possible explanations for your symptoms, they can implement treatment or refer the patient to a mental health professional. After diagnosis, a person with depression can be treated by various methods, including but not limited to antidepressant medications, psychotherapy, or a combination of both. 

There are many types of depression, and you should visit your health care professional for any diagnosis. Here are six common depression types: Major Depression, Persistent Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Prenatal Depression, PMDD

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder diagnosed by a medical professional after they have ruled out other options for your symptoms. It requires a life long treatment guided by your psychiatrist including but not limited to regular therapy sessions, medications, and.or psychological interventions. 

Anxiety Disorders are a type of mental health condition that makes it difficult to get through the day. Symptons can include feelings of nervousness, fear, or panic, sweating, and a rapid heartbeat Threatments include medication and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Suboxone is the popular brand name for the drug buprenorphine, combined with naloxone. There are other brand names of this as well: Zubsolv and Bunavail are just two. Your healthcare provider will decide which medication is right for you.

Buprenorphine is a weak opioid medication, combined with naloxone to prevent abuse. It rearranges the same part of the brain that heroin and pain pills do, making withdrawal controllable and making you feel better after you quit opioids.

Suboxone is prescribed by physicians and nurse practitioners who have gone through a process called a DEA waiver.  That means they have gone through the extra steps of getting educated on Suboxone and the requirements for prescribing and testing required to prescribe it for patients with addictions.  In addition, there are requirements of follow -up and control and monitoring required of both the provider and the addicted person.

The first phase of the withdrawal process is done in a different setting that has all the processes and staff in place for recovery and more intensive monitoring.  The second phase of maintenance can be done with our providers in our office.

Suboxone is regulated by the DEA, and prescribers must have a waiver to prescribe it. This step allows for a more controlled prescribing and better monitoring of the process

The opioid crisis is real and needs to be contained.  Having Suboxone more avail for treatment of opioid addiction can save many many lives.  Educating more people on the possibilities of treatment with Suboxone can only benefit more patients

The initial phase of withdrawal and recovery has to be in a facility licensed  for rehab and detox.  The secondary phase or maintenance can be done in a providers office

Yes, part of the process is that you have to go to counseling or therapy.  This Medication Assisted Treatment ( MAT) requires that the patient must undergo some form of  therapy in combination with the Medications