Why do people need methadone/Suboxone?
Addiction to drugs can have a devastating effect on people’s lives. Seeking and using the drugs becomes a fulltime occupation. Ties with family and friends may be stressed or broken and the ability to pursue a career or school is often compromised. The person’s health and finances may suffer and he or she may be in trouble with the law. Using Methadone/Suboxone allows a person to stabilize and improve their lives. This can be said of any addictive substance. Research shows that people addicted to opiates have the least amount of success in traditional treatment modalities. Treatment becomes a revolving door and avoiding return to active use seems near impossible. This is due in part to the detrimental effects of opiates on brain cells and the central nervous system. Addictive drugs such as opioids trigger the brain’s reward system to make people feel good and want to keep taking more of the drug. Repeated use of prescription painkillers or heroin can cause physical changes in the brain
