Stabilization occurs generally during weeks two – eight. During this phase protocol includes:

• Meeting with program physician no less frequently than twice a month to ensure proper dose and stabilization
• Attending individual and/or group sessions at a frequency and level of care consistent with medical necessity.
• Providing toxicological sample weekly
• Moving to maintenance phase once stabilized and shows evidence of cessation of illicit opioid use for a period of two or more weeks, but usually no sooner than eight weeks into treatment.
• Stabilization is characterized by no withdrawal symptoms, minimal side effects, no uncontrollable cravings.

For Suboxone treatment assistance and admissions options please call the Arbour Counseling Services site nearest you.