FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Suboxone®?

Suboxone®️ * is an FDA approved medication used to treat dependence on opioids such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, heroin and fentanyl. Buprenorphine/Naloxone will alleviate the withdrawal symptoms and eliminate cravings.

How does it work?

Buprenorphine/Naloxone works by tightly binding to the same receptors in the brain as other opioids. By doing so, it blunts intoxication with these drugs, prevents craving and allows people to transition back from a life of addiction to a life of relative normalcy.

Cost of Treatment:

Most insurance including Medicaid, covers the majority of the cost associated with the treatment of addiction with Buprenorphine/Naloxone and other medication-assisted-treatments. At Tidewater Health we don’t want cost to be an impediment to getting the care you need. For patients without insurance we will work with you to keep your cost minimal and certainly less than the cost of maintaining an opioid addiction.

* "Suboxone®️ is a registered trademark of Indivior UK Limited. Tidewater Health is not affiliated with Indivior UK Limited or its affiliates ("Indivior"), and any reference to it or its intellectual property is for informational purposes only and is not endorsed or sponsored by Indivior."