Is Suboxone Safer Than Methadone?

Dr. Peter Coleman, who is Board-certified in Addiction Medicine and has been in recovery from opioid use himself since 1984, shares his perspective on the comparative safety of leading forms of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use Disorder, especially buprenorphine and methadone.
-Safe, Comfortable Outpatient Detox
The Coleman Institute for Addiction Medicine has been a leading outpatient addiction treatment center since 1998. Our innovative withdrawal management programs, often referred to as The Coleman Method, have helped thousands of people free themselves from addiction to Alcohol, Opioids, and Benzodiazepines. Originally founded in Richmond, Virginia, our network has expanded to cover 14 cities across the US.
-3 - 8 Day Opioid Detoxification Process
For short-acting opiates like oxycodone, most patients complete their detox and begin Naltrexone therapy within 5 days. Longer-acting opiates like Suboxone and Methadone typically take 8 days. Our standard opioid treatment package in Richmond, VA, Wellesley, MA (Boston area) and Willoughby, OH (Cleveland area) includes the detox and 6 months of case management and Naltrexone therapy. As a non-addictive opioid blocker, Naltrexone dramatically reduces cravings so that patients can focus on their recovery. We have a 98% success rate for completing detoxification and starting Naltrexone therapy. During the detox, we work with patients and their families to develop an appropriate aftercare plan. We also offer a convenient, 3-day outpatient alcohol detox and a Rapid Benzodiazepine Detox.
-Caring, Empathetic Environment
Dr. Peter Coleman understands first-hand the challenges our patients are facing due to his own personal struggle with the disease of addiction. He has been in long term recovery since 1984. Dr. Coleman has dedicated his career to treating addiction patients and creating a team and an environment conducive to long term recovery for his patients.
-For more information, please call us at 888-788-5474 or visit us at www.thecolemaninstitute.com

[@conniesimmons4866]

I have a relative that was on methadone for over 12 years and od'd over 10 times especially from 2015- 2023 while still on methadone, however since she was switched to suboxone at the last half of 2023 she has remained in treatment without relapsing and has actually gained employment without losing her job .. she has struggled with opioids, meth, and fentanyl and overdosed 5 times in the last 4 years mainly from fentanyl until they took her off of methadone and switched her to suboxone.. she doesn't even drink alcohol like she used to before on methadone..😢 when she was on methadone and meth or fentanyl combined..she was not even like a human anymore, she moaned and screamed and tore the sink off the wall and uprooted the toilet in her bathroom..I've never seen her in worse condition than 2023 as far as behavior, overdoses etc.. but that switch has benefited her..msybe others struggling to stay sober in methadone treatment would have better success switching to suboxone, especially those who have been in long term methadone use...

[@kennethamend8557]

Just found this particular channel..had to subscribe...

[@1337charlie]

Video not near loud enough but thanks

[@Allan-mf1he]

What would be a safe way too move off of methadone to something that is a pure blocker like Naltima?