
Who is a candidate for Suboxone treatment?
- People who abuse opiates and have not been able to quit on their own
- People who are otherwise healthy and are able to participate in an office-based program
- People who have the financial resources to afford treatment and medication
- People who are appropriate for outpatient treatment and do not require detox from other addictive drugs (i.e. alcohol, Xanax, Valium, Klonopin)
- People who have received previous treatment for their addiction, but continue to have cravings
- People who are honest about their addiction, serious about their recovery, and understand that this program is their best chance of success

Assessment
This appointment takes about 1 hour during which the patient will be evaluated for our program and will meet our staff.
Douglas A. Brown, MD., FAAFP, Medical Director:
Will conduct a complete physical exam, review substance abuse history, and assess whether the program is right for the patient.
Gloria Brown, RN, Patient Advocate:
Will conduct Program Overview & Patient Responsibilities
Laura Cisewski, Program Administrator:
Will present Program Fees & Financing Options
Not all patients will be admitted into this program. Dr. Brown will assess whether or not the program will meet the needs of the individual patient and determine the patient’s ability to meet the program requirements. Honesty and commitment are critical!

Acceptance
Not all patients will be admitted into this program. Dr. Brown will assess whether or not the program will meet the needs of the individual patient and determine the patient’s ability to meet the program requirements. Honesty and commitment are critical!
If accepted into our program, the next steps are to…
- Complete the program paperwork.
- Pay the program fee.
- Schedule Patient Intake. The patient can be admitted to the program immediately, or can be scheduled for another day. However, the patient MUST be in a mild to moderate state of withdrawal before beginning the program.

What should I expect once I’m accepted?
Step 1: Induction
Step 2: Stabilization
Step 3: Maintenance
Step 4: Medically Supervised Taper/Withdrawal
At this time, the dose of Suboxone will be gradually ramped down, until the individual becomes completely opiate free. During this time, the individual continues to work in counseling through any final barriers that may exist. While each patient is unique in the recovery process, our treatment objective is to help the patient accomplish this within 18 to 24 months.
To further ensure the patient’s success, we recommend the use of naltrexone for a period of one year or more following discharge.