The Bobby Buonauro Clinic, Inc.

The Bobby Buonauro Clinic offers comprehensive treatment options for opioid addiction, emphasizing the use of medication-assisted therapies such as buprenorphine (Subutex, Suboxone) and methadone. Approved by the FDA in 2002, buprenorphine is a key component of their treatment program, providing significant advantages over traditional methods like methadone and naltrexone. This medication helps manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings without causing euphoria, effectively blocking the effects of other opioids for up to 24 hours. It plays a crucial role in a holistic treatment approach that includes education, counseling, and support to address the behavioral aspects of addiction, akin to managing other chronic illnesses such as heart disease or diabetes.

The clinic’s Methadone Detoxification Program offers a structured regimen of daily methadone doses combined with counseling for up to 180 days, aiming to reduce dependence on heroin and support clients in becoming drug-free. This program follows a harm-reduction model, gradually decreasing methadone dosage to help individuals transition away from illicit drug use.

Additionally, the clinic provides Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT), which helps individuals manage their addiction by occupying brain receptor sites affected by opiates, thereby supporting their recovery and reintegration into productive life. The clinic addresses the significant public health issue of opiate addiction, which affects millions and is associated with severe health risks including overdose, HIV, hepatitis, and liver disease. The Bobby Buonauro Clinic is dedicated to providing effective treatment to combat these challenges and improve overall well-being.