Partial agonist, full effect
Quiets the system without the high
Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist. It binds tightly to the same receptors opioids use, but only partly activates them. Cravings ease. Withdrawal lifts. Function comes back.
Addiction recovery
Buprenorphine. The medication that turns recovery from a fight into a plan.
Buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder. It blunts cravings and withdrawal without the ceiling effects of full agonists, and it fits into a long-term recovery plan alongside therapy and medical follow-up.
How it works
Treatment, explained simply.
Built-in safety profile
A ceiling effect that protects you
Unlike full agonists, buprenorphine has a ceiling. Past a certain dose, more doesn't mean more effect. That's part of why it's much harder to overdose on.
Always paired with care
Medication plus counseling
Buprenorphine on its own helps. Buprenorphine plus therapy and steady follow-up helps a lot more. Every patient leaves with both arms of the plan.
Is this right for you?
You may be an ideal candidate if any of these ring true.
- You're using prescription opioids or heroin and want help stopping.
- You've tried to quit on your own and the cravings or withdrawal kept pulling you back.
- You're already on buprenorphine somewhere and want a more comprehensive program.
- You want a clinic that takes addiction seriously and treats you like a patient, not a problem.
- You need a provider who accepts Medicaid or your commercial insurance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Suboxone is a brand-name combination of buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine alone (often called Subutex) is also available and is sometimes preferred during pregnancy or in specific situations. Both are forms of buprenorphine treatment.
There's no fixed duration. Many patients take buprenorphine for years. Some taper after a stable period. We don't push tapering until your life and recovery are solid.
No. At the prescribed dose, buprenorphine doesn't produce a meaningful high in someone with opioid tolerance. It eases cravings and withdrawal so daily life works again.
Mixing buprenorphine with alcohol or benzodiazepines is risky. We talk through this carefully, screen for use, and make a plan that keeps you safe.
In most cases yes, after an initial visit. Federal flexibilities have made buprenorphine telehealth widely available, with state-by-state nuances we'll explain.
Most commercial plans, Medicare, and the Medicaid programs we participate in cover buprenorphine and the visits required to prescribe it.
We strongly recommend it as part of the treatment plan and we make it easy by offering therapy under the same roof. We don't gatekeep medication if a patient isn't ready for therapy yet, and we keep the door open.
Insurance and coverage
Covered by most major plans, including Virginia Medicaid.
Our care coordinators verify benefits, submit prior authorizations, and coordinate every approval before you begin. Most consultations happen within 3 to 5 business days.
- Anthem
- Aetna
- Cigna
- BCBS
- Medicare
- Medicaid
Don't see your plan? Call (800) 983-1974. We work with most insurers and can verify coverage in a single call.