What Is the Clinical Evidence for SUBOXONE Use?
It has been shown that psychosocial counseling combined with SUBOXONE maintenance enhances patient success. In two studies, one reporting 6-month results, treatment retention rates ranged from 42%6 to 72%.7 The 6-month study7 showed significant improvements from baseline in: illicit drug use (excluding alcohol), injection drug use—related risk, employment, and personal relationships. Maintenance therapy with SUBOXONE may afford opioid-dependent patients the time to seek and sustain psychosocial counseling, thus relearning the skills required for successful opioid-free living.
