SUBOXONE & MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT) IN ORANGE COUNTY

BUPRENORPHINE-BASED TREATMENT FOR OPIOID USE DISORDER

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) combines FDA-approved medications with counseling, clinical support, and recovery planning to treat opioid use disorder.

At Salterra OC Detox & Treatment, medications such as Suboxone®, Subutex®, and Sublocade® may be incorporated into an individualized treatment plan under the direction of a licensed medical provider.

Buprenorphine-based treatment can help reduce opioid cravings and withdrawal symptoms while supporting stabilization and continued engagement in recovery.

MAT at Salterra is integrated with the broader treatment process, including clinical support, relapse-prevention planning, and continued care after detox.

SUBOXONE, SUBUTEX & SUBLOCADE

Buprenorphine is a medication used in the treatment of opioid use disorder. Different formulations may be used depending on a client’s treatment needs, medical history, prior response to medication, and the prescribing provider’s recommendations.

Suboxone® contains buprenorphine and naloxone and is commonly used to help reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms and cravings.

Subutex® contains buprenorphine without naloxone and may be prescribed in certain circumstances based on the medical provider’s clinical judgment.

Sublocade® is an extended-release injectable form of buprenorphine that may be considered for some individuals after stabilization on an appropriate form of transmucosal buprenorphine, in accordance with prescribing requirements and the provider’s treatment plan.

At Salterra, medication selection, dosing, timing, and ongoing management are directed by the medical provider and individualized to the client.

HOW MAT FITS INTO DETOX & RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT

Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) can be incorporated into both withdrawal management and ongoing recovery planning for opioid use disorder.

At Salterra OC Detox & Treatment, MAT is coordinated with the client’s overall treatment plan rather than treated as a separate service. Depending on the individual, care may include:

  • Provider-directed buprenorphine treatment

  • Monitoring of withdrawal symptoms and response to medication

  • Individual and group clinical support

  • Relapse-prevention planning

  • Education about opioid use disorder and recovery

  • Coordination of ongoing MAT after detox or residential treatment

  • Transition planning for continued care in the community

For clients who continue into residential treatment, medication for opioid use disorder can remain part of the treatment plan while they participate in therapy, recovery planning, and other clinical services.

When a client transitions to another level of care, Salterra can help coordinate continuity with an appropriate medical provider so treatment is not unnecessarily interrupted.

WHY BUPRENORPHINE IS USED FOR OPIOID USE DISORDER

Buprenorphine is an evidence-based medication used to treat opioid use disorder. It works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain, which can help reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings without producing the same effects associated with full opioid agonists such as fentanyl, heroin, or oxycodone.

For many people, buprenorphine can help:

  • Reduce opioid cravings

  • Relieve withdrawal symptoms

  • Support stabilization during early recovery

  • Reduce the risk of returning to illicit opioid use

  • Support continued engagement in treatment

  • Provide a foundation for longer-term recovery planning

Buprenorphine treatment is individualized. The appropriate medication, dose, timing, and duration are determined by the prescribing medical provider based on the client’s history, current opioid use, symptoms, and treatment goals.

MAT Is More Than Medication

Medication can be an important part of treatment for opioid use disorder, but recovery also involves addressing the behavioral, emotional, and practical factors that contribute to substance use.

At Salterra OC Detox & Treatment, MAT is integrated with individualized treatment services that may include:

  • Individual counseling

  • Group therapy and psychoeducation

  • Relapse-prevention planning

  • Recovery and coping-skills development

  • Case management and care coordination

  • Family or support-system involvement when appropriate and authorized

  • Discharge and continuing-care planning

The goal is to support both stabilization and longer-term recovery while helping clients build a treatment plan that can continue after they leave Salterra.

FAQ Medically Assisted Treatment

Is Suboxone the same as MAT?

Suboxone is one medication that may be used as part of medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. MAT is the broader treatment approach and can include medication, clinical support, counseling, recovery planning, and ongoing care.

Can MAT be used for fentanyl addiction?

Yes. Buprenorphine-based medications are used in the treatment of opioid use disorder, including opioid use involving fentanyl. Because fentanyl can complicate the timing of buprenorphine initiation, medication decisions should be individualized and directed by the prescribing provider.

Can I continue MAT during residential treatment?

Yes. When prescribed as part of the client’s treatment plan, medication for opioid use disorder can continue during residential treatment while the client participates in counseling, recovery planning, and other clinical services.

What happens to MAT after I leave Salterra?

When continued medication treatment is part of the discharge plan, Salterra can help coordinate ongoing care with an appropriate prescribing provider so treatment can continue after detox or residential treatment.

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Find out if Suboxone®, Subutex®, or Sublocade® is right for you. At Salterra, we’ll meet you where you are — and guide you safely toward where you want to be.