Bradford Friedman
Doctor in United States
Hey, I’m Bradford. Suboxone actually consists of two different substances: naloxone and buprenorphine. The two substances play different role in treating patients with opioid addiction. The task of buprenorphine is to reduce the dose of opioids in patients so that the symptoms of opioid withdrawal do not exaggerate. Naloxone is a component that acts as an antagonist. This completely eliminates the opioid receptors in the patient's body. Other times, this can lead to an increase in withdrawal symptoms. For this reason, treating suboxone addiction is the best way for people who have a long history of opioid addiction. You can consult the experiences doctors of Suboxone clinics in KY to overcome from alcohol or drug addiction.