Managing daily medication can be challenging when you’re building a new life in recovery. Sublocade injections offer a convenient alternative – just one monthly addiction medication provides continuous addiction treatment.
Sublocade is a long-acting form of buprenorphine given as a monthly injection. It provides the same benefits as daily Suboxone but lasts for a full month.
This monthly addiction medication eliminates the need for:
The injection slowly releases buprenorphine over 28 days, providing steady medication levels. This consistent dosing helps:
Sublocade works best for people who:
Before starting injections, you’ll often need to be stable on Suboxone tablets for at least 7 days. This ensures the medication works well for you.
The transition process includes:
First Injection:
Ongoing Injections:
Arrow Medical provides Sublocade injections at our addiction treatment centres in:
Not all addiction treatment centres in Ontario offer Sublocade. We’re proud to provide this advanced treatment option to our patients.
Sublocade may be covered by:
Our team helps navigate insurance and payment options to make treatment accessible.
Sublocade vs. Daily Suboxone:
Sublocade vs. Methadone:
Side effects are generally mild and similar to daily Suboxone:
Most side effects improve as your body adjusts to the treatment.
Many patients report that monthly injections help them:
The best way to know is to discuss it with our addiction medicine specialists. We’ll review your treatment history, lifestyle, and goals to determine if Sublocade is a suitable option for you.
Interested in learning more about long-acting addiction treatment? Visit any Arrow Medical location to discuss Sublocade with our team.
Call us today or walk in to explore this convenient treatment option. We’re here to help you find the addiction treatment that best fits your life and recovery goals.
