At Arkview in Pennsylvania, we are ready to help people regain control of their lives from addiction. In some cases, pharmacotherapy may be necessary for some people to start their addiction treatment. Our Arkview pharmacotherapy treatment center can give people with an addiction a head start on the road to recovery and is only part of an individualized treatment plan along with our other Addiciton treatment programs.
Misconceptions About Pharmacotherapy
Some of the most common misconceptions about pharmacotherapy treatment are:
This is probably the most widespread myth about pharmacotherapy treatment. In fact, studies have shown that pharmacotherapy can act as a bridge between the biological and behavioral components of addiction. As such, this form of treatment can successfully treat addiction and also help to sustain recovery.
As you progress through treatment, our team will help you gradually taper off the medication. We will collaborate with you to ease down the level of medication so that you can eventually end it altogether.
Fortunately, there is a wide range of medications available for use in pharmacotherapy, so we can provide treatment for many types of addictive disorders.
There is no level of addiction that is necessary to qualify for pharmacotherapy. In fact, pharmacotherapy might not be the right treatment option for you. Our Arkview team will work with you to determine if pharmacotherapy would be effective for you.
his misconception can be dangerous. Of course, pharmacotherapy is a legitimate treatment option that has been beneficial for thousands of people.
Why Does Arkview Utilize Pharmacotherapy
- Sublocade
- Suboxone/buprenorphine
- Vivitrol/Naltrexone
- Antabuse/Disulfiram
Arkview will partner with your OTP for Methadone maintenance.
