Addiction Treatment
Medication Assisted Treatment
Addiction is typically a complex, multi-dimensional disease with many underlying factors. To support your recovery, we offer not only behavioral and therapeutic interventions but also emphasize the importance of expert medical treatments when needed.
The appropriate medical interventions depend on the substances involved. The following medications have been shown to be effective in treating substance use.
Suboxone & Sublocade
These types of treatments are used for opioid use disorders and involve partial agonist therapy, which helps manage withdrawal symptoms and has been shown to reduce cravings and the risk of fatal overdose.
Suboxone works by binding strongly to the same brain receptors as other opioids, which helps to reduce intoxication from these substances and curb cravings. Suboxone can assist individuals in transitioning from a life of addiction to one of stability. While Suboxone may contribute to continued opioid tolerance or dependence, its long half-life makes it a safe option for tapering off other opioids gradually.
Sublocade is a long-acting injectable buprenorphine treatment available in two doses: 100mg and 300mg. Journey Healthcare has seen significant success in improving medication adherence with this once-a-month injection. Many patients appreciate the convenience of an injectable medication, which helps support treatment without the need for daily or multiple daily doses.
Naltrexone (ReVia & Vivitrol)
These types of treatments are used for opioid and alcohol use disorders. Naltrexone is approved for the treatment of both opioid and alcohol use disorders. Available as an oral daily medication (ReVia) or a monthly extended-release injectable (Vivitrol), naltrexone is designed to prevent relapse by binding to opioid receptors in the brain. It is not a controlled substance, meaning it does not create dependency. Naltrexone works by blocking the euphoria and sedation caused by central nervous system depressants, such as alcohol and opioids, by occupying the receptor sites typically targeted by these substances. If someone taking naltrexone relapses, the medication makes it difficult for the drug to bind to these receptors, resulting in little or no effect from the substance during relapse.
Campral & Antabuse
These types of treatments are used for alcohol use disorders.
Campral is approved as an additional treatment for alcohol use disorder. It is believed to help manage cravings and urges in individuals dealing with alcohol dependence.
Antabuse (disulfiram), on the other hand, is used as an “aversion” therapy. This treatment for chronic alcoholism discourages alcohol consumption by causing unpleasant side effects when even small amounts of alcohol are ingested while on the medication.
Areas Served
We provide addiction treatment and counseling in various locations across Pennsylvania.
Locations
Greentree (Pittsburgh) & Murrysville (East). We also offer virtual services to commercial clients throughout the entire state of Pennsylvania.