Buprenorphine treatment can reduce opioid cravings and withdrawal symptoms, helping support long-term recovery. At Health Care Resource Centers (HCRC), buprenorphine treatment is provided through personalized outpatient care designed to support long-term recovery.
HCRC provides outpatient buprenorphine treatment for adults with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). Treatment is designed to fit your recovery needs and daily life.
Care may include:
HCRC offers buprenorphine treatment at the Lewiston and Portland locations. Lewiston also offers Suboxone-branded medication.
Buprenorphine is a medication used to treat OUD. It helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms so people can focus on recovery.
Common buprenorphine medications include:
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Some forms also contain naloxone to help lower the risk of misuse. Your provider will explain your options and help you choose the treatment that best fits your needs.
Buprenorphine treatment at HCRC is often provided through Office-Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT). Care may feel more like a regular medical visit than a daily clinic visit. You may meet with a provider, receive a prescription, and return for follow-up appointments.
Follow-up visits help track your progress and adjust treatment as needed. The outpatient approach can make recovery easier to manage alongside work, school, family, and daily responsibilities.
Buprenorphine must be started at the right time. Taking it too soon after opioid use can trigger sudden withdrawal symptoms.
Before treatment begins, your provider will explain:
When to start your medication
What to expect during induction
How to take buprenorphine safely
Your provider will monitor symptoms and help you start treatment safely.
Recovery often involves more than medication alone. HCRC may also provide counseling, case management, and referrals to community resources.
Support may include:
Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist often used in office-based outpatient treatment.
Methadone is a full opioid agonist usually provided through structured clinic visits, especially early in treatment.
The right medication depends on your health history, symptoms, opioid use, and recovery goals. Your provider will help you choose the safest and most effective option.
Buprenorphine is safe and effective when taken as prescribed, but side effects can occur.
Common side effects may include:
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For safety, avoid mixing buprenorphine with alcohol, sedatives, benzodiazepines, or other opioids. Always take medication as prescribed and tell your provider about other medications or supplements you use.
There is no set timeline for buprenorphine treatment. Some people use it for a few months, while others stay on it longer to support recovery and prevent relapse.
Treatment length may depend on:
If you decide to taper off buprenorphine, your provider will help you do it safely and slowly.
All HCRC centers are federally certified, state licensed, and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). This recognition reflects our commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Treatment starts with a confidential assessment. Your provider will review your health history, symptoms, and recovery goals to create a treatment plan that fits your needs. HCRC will explain your next steps and help you begin treatment safely.
Office-Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) is care for opioid use disorder provided in a medical office or clinic. It often includes medications like buprenorphine, counseling, and ongoing support to help people manage cravings and recovery.
Buprenorphine is the main medication used to treat opioid use disorder. Suboxone is a brand-name medication that contains buprenorphine and naloxone. Both help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Yes. Buprenorphine can reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms and cravings during recovery.
Many people can safely work while taking buprenorphine as prescribed. Treatment may help improve focus, stability, and daily functioning during recovery.
Treatment length varies. Some people use buprenorphine short-term, while others stay on it longer based on their recovery needs.
You can start by contacting a licensed treatment provider like HCRC. Your care team will discuss your health history, symptoms, and treatment options to create a plan that fits your needs.
