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New Bedford Community Health offers an office-based substance use disorder treatment program that serves people who need assistance with recovery from substance use in a compassionate environment. You will receive respectful and compassionate support for the medical, behavioral (including medication), and social needs that are unique to individuals with SUD.
Your recovery program will be designed around your unique situation and needs. You are worthy of respect and support on this journey.
Medication-assisted treatment is the use of medications in combination with other behavioral and support services to provide safe and effective treatment of substance use disorders. Several different kinds of medications can be used; your providers will work closely with you to determine the best medication for you.
The following medication options are available to our patients for OBAT. Please call (508) 992-6553 for more information on any of these medications or to schedule an appointment with one of our providers.
SUBOXONE® (buprenorphine and naloxone) Sublingual Film (CIII) is a prescription medicine used to treat patients aged 18 and older who are physically dependent on opioids as part of a complete treatment program that also includes counseling and behavioral therapy. Suboxone has been shown to reduce opioid overdoses, increase time in treatment, and improve odds for long-term recovery.
In addition to OBAT medication regimens, substance use counseling services are available to help patients become motivated to live a life with reduced substance use or to maintain sober living through coaching and coping skills.