Are you looking for a way out of opiate addiction?
And Not looking forward to long waits,
high monthly visit charges, and all the hassles that goes with getting monthly buprenorphine refills?
You found the right place! Joy Internal Medicine makes it efficiently to get treatment so you can go back to you more important things.
Not sure if Buprenorphine ( aka Suboxone) treatment is for you?
"Dr. Kim is great! She's very friendly and caring. I would definitely recommend her and her office if You are in need of suboxone treatment.."
Thomas T.
"Joy Internal Medicine and Dr. Kim have been amazing in helping me recover from an extremely difficult time in my life. Her understanding and compassion are second to none."
Marc C.
"Dr. Kim is a very very good doctor. She listens she does what is necessary and she does it quickly and efficiently. Her staff is easy to talk to you and get along with. I’m very grateful I found her and she can help you with everything that is bothering you including addictions. I like having her as my doctor she has made my life a lot easier and affordable."
Jane M.
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SUBOXONE TREAMTMENT
Background: Opioid Epidemic
The opioid epidemic has been called the worst drug crisis in American history. Death rates now rival those of AIDS during the 1990s, and with overdoses from heroin and other opioids now killing more than 27,000 people a year, the crisis has led to urgent calls for action.
Most people cannot just walk away from opioid addiction. They need help in changing their mind, behavior, and environment. Unfortunately, “quitting cold turkey” has a poor success rate – fewer than 25 percent of patients are able to remain abstinent for a full year.
In 2002, the FDA approved the use of the unique opioid buprenorphine (Subutex, Suboxone) for the treatment of opioid addiction in the U.S. Buprenorphine has numerous advantages over methadone and naltrexone.
Most people cannot just walk away from opioid addiction. They need help in changing their mind, behavior, and environment. Unfortunately, “quitting cold turkey” has a poor success rate – fewer than 25 percent of patients are able to remain abstinent for a full year.
In 2002, the FDA approved the use of the unique opioid buprenorphine (Subutex, Suboxone) for the treatment of opioid addiction in the U.S. Buprenorphine has numerous advantages over methadone and naltrexone.
how does suboxone work?
It suppresses withdrawal symptoms and cravings for opioids, does not cause euphoria (feeling high) in the opioid-dependent patient, and it blocks the effects of the other opioids for at least 24 hours. Success rates, as measured by retention in treatment and one-year sobriety, have been reported as high as 40 to 60 percent in some studies.
Treatment does not require participation in a highly-regulated federal program such as a methadone clinic. Since buprenorphine does not cause euphoria in patients with opioid addiction, its abuse potential is substantially lower than methadone.
Treatment does not require participation in a highly-regulated federal program such as a methadone clinic. Since buprenorphine does not cause euphoria in patients with opioid addiction, its abuse potential is substantially lower than methadone.
What effect does suboxone have?
Suboxone can allow one to regain a normal state of mind – free of withdrawal, cravings and the drug-induced highs and lows of addiction. Medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction and dependence is much like using medication to treat other chronic illnesses such as heart disease, asthma or diabetes. Taking suboxone for opioid addiction is not the same as substituting one addictive drug for another.
Buprenorphine tricks the brain into thinking that a full opioid like oxycodone or heroin is in the lock, and this suppresses the withdrawal symptoms and cravings associated with that problem opioid.
Buprenorphine is a long-acting form of medicated-assisted treatment, meaning that it gets ‘stuck’ in the brain’s opiate receptors for about 24 hours.
Another benefit of buprenorphine in treating opioid addiction is something called the ‘ceiling effect.’ This means that taking more suboxone than prescribed does not result in a full opioid effect. Taking extra suboxone will not get the patient high.
If you have opiate dependancy, make an appointment to discuss if suboxone is right for you.
Buprenorphine tricks the brain into thinking that a full opioid like oxycodone or heroin is in the lock, and this suppresses the withdrawal symptoms and cravings associated with that problem opioid.
Buprenorphine is a long-acting form of medicated-assisted treatment, meaning that it gets ‘stuck’ in the brain’s opiate receptors for about 24 hours.
Another benefit of buprenorphine in treating opioid addiction is something called the ‘ceiling effect.’ This means that taking more suboxone than prescribed does not result in a full opioid effect. Taking extra suboxone will not get the patient high.
If you have opiate dependancy, make an appointment to discuss if suboxone is right for you.
How TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE TREATMENT?
* ONLY DR. KIM CAN PRESCRIBE BUPRENORPHINE*
STEP 1. Use ZocDoc or Klara to make an appointment.
**for those with an medical insurance plan, make sure to check what insurances and benefits are accepted in our practice before the visit
**for those with no insurance, first initial copay is $100 (and will go down to $80 starting second visit)
STEP 2. When the first time patient comes, $200 Induction fee must be paid along with the copay or co-insurance in the office.
STEP 3. Our front desk staff will provide a "Buprenorphine Policy Agreement" form and it has to be read thoroughly and signed before the consultation.
STEP 4. Once all the documents are signed and payment is made, the patient will be seen by Dr. Kim and medication will be prescribed.
STEP 5. Our office is very strict with refill policy. The patient must make a return appointment for future refills.
STEP 1. Use ZocDoc or Klara to make an appointment.
**for those with an medical insurance plan, make sure to check what insurances and benefits are accepted in our practice before the visit
**for those with no insurance, first initial copay is $100 (and will go down to $80 starting second visit)
STEP 2. When the first time patient comes, $200 Induction fee must be paid along with the copay or co-insurance in the office.
STEP 3. Our front desk staff will provide a "Buprenorphine Policy Agreement" form and it has to be read thoroughly and signed before the consultation.
STEP 4. Once all the documents are signed and payment is made, the patient will be seen by Dr. Kim and medication will be prescribed.
STEP 5. Our office is very strict with refill policy. The patient must make a return appointment for future refills.