Compassionate Opioid Addiction Treatment from our Physician-Led Team
DR. TRESSA GARDNER
MEDICAL DIRECTOR. FOUNDER.
Dr. Tressa Gardner, a Michigan native and board-certified addiction medicine specialist, has dedicated her medical career to serving her home state. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Oakland University and completed medical school at Michigan State University. Her internship at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids and residency in Emergency Medicine at POH Medical Center in Pontiac provided her with valuable experience.
Currently, she promotes community wellness through her work with A Healthy-Eir Life, focusing on fostering healthy living and striving to create a healthier Michigan. With deep community roots, Dr. Gardner is committed to ensuring accessible and effective healthcare for all.
Opioid Addiction Treatment
Are you or someone you know struggling with opioid addiction? It’s important to find the right help. At our telemedicine clinic, we offer support and treatment options for those dealing with addiction. One effective medication we use is Suboxone, which helps people reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms. For more reliable information on Suboxone and how it can help, you can visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) website at [www.samhsa.gov](https://www.samhsa.gov). Our goal is to provide you with the best resources and treatment to help you on your journey to recovery from opioid addiction.
Overcome Opioid Addiction with Compassionate Care
Here are the key benefits of Suboxone for opioid addiction treatment. Suboxone is a medication that combines buprenorphine and naloxone.
1. Buprenorphine, a partial opioid agonist, helps alleviate withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
2. Suboxone can help reduce cravings for opioids, supporting patients in maintaining their recovery and reducing the risk of relapse
3. Buprenorphine has a "ceiling effect," meaning that after a certain dose, taking more will not increase its effects.
4. Increased Stability by stabilizing opioid levels in the brain.
5. Improved Functionality: Users can often return to their daily activities.
6. The inclusion of naloxone in Suboxone helps prevent misuse.
7. Suboxone can be part of a long-term maintenance treatment plan.
9. Suboxone can be prescribed in outpatient settings, making it more accessible to individuals who may not be able to attend intensive inpatient treatment programs.
