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Opioid Addiction Treatment in State College, Pennsylvania

If you’ve experienced the devastating effects of opioid addiction, you are not alone.  Over two million people, in the U.S. alone, misuse both prescription and illicit opioids.  Opioid addiction can impact anyone, regardless of race, gender, or age.  These alarming facts are not the end of the story.  If you are struggling with an addiction to prescription pain pills, heroin, fentanyl, or other opioids, we encourage you to receive the compassionate care you deserve at AppleGate Recovery in State College and the surrounding areas.  We specialize in Office-Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT), a convenient and individualized program based on your specific needs.

Outpatient Opioid Addiction Treatment in State College, Pennsylvania and Surrounding Areas

Hope and healing are available.  Your first step is to find a team of medical professionals committed to your care.  You can trust the team at AppleGate Recovery to stand by your side as you journey towards recovery.  At our outpatient opioid clinic, we specialize in medication-assisted treatment to take care of the cravings and withdrawals while you work on your healing.  A provider will work with you to find a medication and dosage most effective for you, whether buprenorphine (commonly known as Subutex or Sublocade) or a buprenorphine-naloxone combination (commonly known as Suboxone and Zubsolv).  Please reach out to us to learn more.  We will work with you to see if our outpatient treatment options are the right choice for you.  

Suboxone Clinic Services for Residents in State College, PA

At our Suboxone clinic in State College, we’re proud to provide proven medication-assisted treatment options. These evidence-based programs are designed to help you overcome your cravings so you can focus on your healing. Our options include:

• Buprenorphine treatment: Buprenorphine is an FDA-approved partial opioid agonist. This prescription prevents withdrawal symptoms and manages cravings by attaching to your brain’s opioid receptors and activating them, but to a lesser extent than full agonist opioids. Buprenorphine’s effects have a ceiling and will not reach excessively pleasurable levels when taken as directed. This reduces your cravings for stronger opioids, which allows you to focus on other aspects of your treatment.
• Brixadi treatment: We offer an extended-release injectable form of buprenorphine, Brixadi. It is used to treat opioid use disorder and is similar to Sublocade with some differences. The injection can be given once per week or once a month and is a smaller injection that can be injected through different sites on a person’s body. The injection can only be administered by a healthcare professional.
• Sublocade treatment: Sublocade is an extended-release injectable form of buprenorphine that is used to combat opioid use disorder after receiving treatment for seven days with a buprenorphine-based medication. The injection is given once a month by a certified healthcare provider. The medication in the injection is slowly released into the system over the course of the month which blocks the rewarding effects of opioids.
• Suboxone treatment: Another prescription option we may utilize is Suboxone, which combines buprenorphine with naloxone. Naloxone is an opiate antagonist, attaching itself to your brain’s opioid receptors while not activating them. Patients experience instant withdrawal symptoms if misused, making it a great deterrent to relapse or misuse by injection.
• Vivitrol treatment: Vivitrol is a special medication injection approved by the FDA that helps people who are struggling with opioid or alcohol addiction. It works by sticking to parts of the brain called opioid receptors, and it gets rid of any drugs that are there and stops and reduces future cravings.
• Chronic Pain Management with Buprenorphine: We want you to feel comfortable during your recovery. In our efforts to do so, we also admit chronic pain patients who wish to stop taking prescription painkillers such as OxyContin, Dilaudid or Opana.

Free Opioid Overdose Prevention Supplies at AppleGate Recovery State College

AppleGate Recovery's State College location, a Recognized Entity by the Pennsylvania Overdose Prevention Program (POPP), is at the forefront of combating opioid overdoses in the community. As part of this crucial initiative, we provide free naloxone products and drug testing strips to the public, enhancing local harm reduction efforts. To understand more about our role in this life-saving initiative, visit the PA Overdose Prevention Program page.

We also offer naloxone, a rapid-response opioid overdose reversal medication, in a user-friendly intranasal form. This essential tool is pivotal in emergency overdose situations. For guidance on using this medication, watch our educational video on administering naloxone.

In addition to naloxone, our services extend to providing drug testing strips, crucial for detecting the presence of dangerous substances like fentanyl and xylazine in unregulated medications. By utilizing these strips, individuals can take a significant step towards ensuring their safety.

You can also check out the video below where Treatment Center Director Katelyn Bucheit discusses how these supplies will prevent fatal overdoses in the State College, PA community, showcased at the Centre County Board of Commissioners Meeting that took place in mid-March 2024.

Why Choose AppleGate Recovery for Your Outpatient Opioid Addiction Treatment

Finding the right place for help when you struggle with opioid addiction is a crucial choice. At AppleGate Recovery, we want to make the process as seamless as possible as you turn to our trusted team of recovery professionals. There are many benefits patients receive by choosing us for their outpatient, medication-assisted treatment:

• Individualized care: Addiction affects everyone differently, so there’s not a one size fits all approach when it comes to addiction treatment. From the moment you walk through our door, we take the time to get to know you so we can create a treatment program focused on your unique needs.

• Patient-centered treatment: Our treatment program encompasses all aspects of your recovery. Using medication-assisted treatment, we address your physical dependency.  These services blend to ensure your treatment is as successful as possible.

• Compassionate staff: Our team of addiction recovery professionals understands that you are more than a diagnosis. That’s why we treat you with the utmost dignity and respect, providing compassionate support as well as confidentiality in every aspect of your treatment.

Contact Us to Learn More About Our Addiction Treatment Center in State College, Pennsylvania

Looking for a Suboxone treatment center near you? Give the team at AppleGate Recovery in State College a call today. You can also fill out our online form below to schedule your intake appointment. This first brave step is your gateway into a life of recovery.

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