Suboxone Providers & Doctors in Portersville, AL


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Below is a comprehensive directory of suboxone doctors in Portersville, Alabama. Read more about Portersville suboxone treatment or click here to browse your local subxone doctors.

If you can't find a suboxone doctor close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Collbran, Collinsville, Sand Rock and Little River. Clck here for Portersville rehab centers.

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About Portersville, AL Suboxone Doctors

Suboxone, or Buprenorphine, is a conventional medication used to treat Opioid Dependence. Physicians who prescribe Suboxone will often also want to see tandem involvement in Substance Abuse Treatment, or 12 Step Program. Buprenorphine is munfactured in many forms; the most common are:

  • Suboxone Strips taken sublingually (under the tongue)
  • On the skin as a transdermal patch
  • Sublocade also offers a Subcutaneous Injection just under the skin
  • A six-month continuous delivery Probuphine subdermal implant

Dr. Alan Kojima MD
550 Medical Center Drive SW
Fort Payne, AL
8.95 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Dr. Pascual Herrera MD
215 Industrial Boulevard
Leesburg, AL
9.88 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Dr. Bart Barber DO
1600 Gault Avenue South
Fort Payne, AL
9.98 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Dr. Dennis Doblar MD PhD
819 A West Main St
Centre, AL
14.54 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Dr. Stephen Babbino MD
1925 West Main Street
Centre, AL
14.54 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Dr. Dennis Doblar MD PHD
71026 Goodyear Avenue
Centre, AL
14.54 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Dr. George Shehi Sr MD
3001 Scenic Highway
Gadsden, AL
20.6 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Dr. Larry Johnston MD
603 Medical Center Parkway
Boaz, AL
20.66 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Gayle Lombard Jr MD
603 Medical Center Parkway
Boaz, AL
21.01 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Dr. Thomas Savage MD
PO Box 517US Highway 431
Boaz, AL
21.01 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Jennifer Giddens NP
2692 US Hwy 431
Boaz, AL
21.01 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Robin Scott NP
1545 US Highway 431
Boaz, AL
21.01 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Dr. Benjamin Favis MD
8914 US Highway 431
Albertville, AL
22.43 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Dr. Lane Friedman MD
1890 Alabama Highway 157Suite 300
Cullman, AL
23.27 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Dr. Adam Pruett MD
1007 Goodyear Avenue
Gadsden, AL
23.27 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Dr. Henry Born MD
3871 Hwy 278E
Gadsden, AL
23.64 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Dr. Janie Teschner MD
1016 Forrest Avenue
Gadsden, AL
23.82 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Dr. Murray Riggins Jr MD
723 Berea Avenue
Gadsden, AL
23.9 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Dr. James Austin DO
9511 US Highway 431
Albertville, AL
24.11 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Dr. Douglas Ginas DO
9511 US Highway 431
Albertville, AL
24.11 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Dr. Deanna Gaines MD
9511 US Highway 431Suite 138
Albertville, AL
24.11 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Dr. William Kuczerpa MD
9511 Us Hwy 431
Albertville, AL
24.11 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Badari Birur
Center for Psychiatric Medicine(CPM)1713 6th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL
24.3 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Dr. Courtney Lowe MD
1405A Rainbow Drive
Gadsden, AL
24.96 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Dr. Elbert Sanders MD
2007 Rainbow Drive
Gadsden, AL
24.96 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Dr. Muhammad Ata MD
6110 County Road 88
Pisgah, AL
25.13 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Rachelle Key
506 Harley Street
Scottsboro, AL
26.94 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Renita Brown MD
130 Aniska DriveMedical Office
Gadsden, AL
27.68 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Dr. Charles Griffith MD
102 Windemere Drive
Rainbow City, AL
27.79 miles from the center of Portersville, AL
Rebecca Worsham NP
1241 Blunt Avenue
Guntersville, AL
27.86 miles from the center of Portersville, AL


Choosing a Portersville, AL Suboxone Doctor

When searching for a Suboxone Doctor in Portersville, ALthere are numerous factors to think about. To get the best success with medication assisted treatment, working with a physician that provides attentive care is key to achieving lasting recovery. Connect with the physician and inquire regarding how closely they monitor their clients, if they typically allow patients to take a few doses of Suboxone home to be self-administered, and the length of time before they typically start sending clients home with multiple doses.

Some common factors that are good to consider when searching for a Suboxone doctor include whether they are taking new patients, their office proximity to the patient’s house, and if their office hours are good for with the patient’s schedule Because of limits on the number of patients a physician can see, it may be difficult to located a qualified physician in or near Portersville, AL. However, if you have various personal responsibilities, then driving a long distance every day for your Suboxone treatment may be difficult. Our directory or helpline can help you in finding a physician who works well for you and who is currently taking new patients.

Success Rates of Suboxone Maintenance and Medication Assisted Detoxification

The success of Suboxone treatment varies . from person to person. However, it is widely supported that Suboxone is the most successful medically assisted detox option to battle opioid addiction. In regard to Suboxone as medication assisted treatment, research has shown that like methadone there is still a potential for abuse. With these types of risks, it is highly recommended by prescribing physicians that MAT is monitored closely to ensure the highest success rates. To reiterate, the most successful patients that are able to overcome opioid addiction due so by combining medication assisted treatment in conjunction with inpatient programs, outpatient programs, or evidence-based options. In spite of the stigma that some in the recovery community have, many believe the research is clear and that Suboxone does assist in recovery from opioid addiction!

Alternatives to Suboxone Treatment in Portersville, AL

Suboxone is only one of the multiple treatment options for those addicted to opioids. There are alternative medication assisted treatments that have previously been used in Portersville, ALto treat addiction to opiates, including methadone and Naltrexone. These medications might be available to you but have different regulations. For instance, methadone can only be administered at a licensed methadone clinic and not by an individual practitioner. For individuals who are ready to get clean and who have access to a safe and supportive living environment, these medication assisted treatment options could be a good option for you.

The following are indications that an individual is NOT a good candidate for Suboxone treatment:

  • Presence of suicidal thoughts
  • Untreated mental health disorder
  • Pregnancy
  • Alcohol dependence
  • Previous allergic reaction to Suboxone
  • Drug interactions with other medications
  • Previous abuse of medication assisted treatments

Addicts who are not a good candidate for Suboxone treatment, unmedicated detox may be the best alternative option. Addicts who plan to abstain from heroin use, or any other opioid, can expect intense flu-like withdrawal symptoms and intense cravings. It is highly advised to reach out to a Portersville, ALopioid detoxification facility that can assist in managing these symptoms.

Insurance coverage or Self pay options in Portersville, AL

Opioid addicts seeking out medication assisted treatment options in Portersville, AL will certainly need to know the options available to them. Information is important regardless of whether their insurance covers treatment or they are willing to pay cash monthly for their prescription. There are resources accessible to people that meet each of those listed scenarios. The out-of-pocket price will vary on a case by case basis which can be discussed with your local Portersville, AL Suboxone doctor. Typically, each doctor has a cost associated with each aspect of your treatment and any additional medical requirements. We advise discussing this with your individual insurance provider to make sure you have a strong understanding of how much of your Suboxone treatment is covered. For Suboxone to be covered by Medicaid or Medicare it must be listed on the preferred prescription list. Additionally, only Suboxone prescribed by Medicare and Medicaid certified doctors is covered by government insurance plans. Being that Suboxone is often given in an outpatient medication assisted treatment program it’s often not covered by Medicare.

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