Drug replacement therapy (DRT) is a medically supervised treatment that involves replacing harmful opioids with safer alternatives. This approach helps reduce cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and the risk of overdose.
Methadone Treatment: Methadone is a long-acting opioid that can help stabilize individuals who are addicted to heroin or prescription opioids.
Suboxone Treatment: Suboxone is a combination medication that includes buprenorphine and naloxone. It is used to treat opioid addiction and can be administered in a tablet or sublingual film.