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"You don't have to be ready to recover, be willing."
DirectCare provides premier care for patients struggling with opioid addiction with Suboxone Treatment and newly added service, Ketamine Infusion Therapy, for the management of psychiatric disorders.
Induction—You begin your treatment (or restart it if you’ve relapsed) under the supervision of a doctor. For your first dose, you must be in a moderate state of withdrawal. You work with your doctor to reach a dose of SUBOXONE Film that works for you.
Maintenance—Your doctor will help you to transition to the maintenance phase of treatment when you:
Are no longer experiencing withdrawal symptoms
Have minimal to no side effects
Do not have uncontrollable cravings
In the maintenance phase, you may be taking your medication regularly as prescribed. You should comply with all of the elements in your treatment plan including responsibly handling the medication, staying free from illicit drug use, and seeking counseling and/or psychosocial support.
Medical taper—The decision to discontinue therapy with SUBOXONE Film after a period of maintenance should be made as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. It is important that you work with your doctor to determine when the time is right to slowly lower your dose, taking care to minimize withdrawal symptoms. Throughout treatment, you should discuss any concerns you have about relapse with your doctor.
Pre-Treatment Medical Consultation— DirectCare provides a free Ketamine Consultation to review medical history and evaluate if the patient meets the criteria for Ketamine Treatment.
Ketamine IV Procedure— We discourage eating or drinking anything four hours before your scheduled appointment to minimize the chances of nausea. You may enjoy clear liquids up to two hours before your appointment. The procedure begins with you relaxing in one of our comfortable infusion chairs in a private room. Ketamine is a very safe drug when used responsibly by a clinician and we take all precautions to ensure your comfort and safety. We will locate a suitable vein on your arm, wrist, or hand and insert a very tiny needle with a tube right under the skin’s surface. We start the infusion at a target dose to ensure proper delivery into the bloodstream. Your intravenous infusion therapy is 50-75 minutes from start to finish, including rest time. Our physician and nurse will monitor you for comfort and effect during treatment to see how you are responding to infusion therapy. In some case, feelings of nausea occur, particularly in people who suffer from motion sickness. This is almost always managed with an antiemetic given before, during and/or after your infusion. You will feel relatively normal shortly after the treatment is complete. Lingering side effects tend to dissipate within a few hours of your visit. Fatigue is the most common and long-lasting but still short-lived as it generally goes away after a meal and a full night of sleep. We require a responsible adult to drive you home after your infusion. You will not be able to drive for the remainder of the day, resume work, operate heavy machinery, or sign legally binding agreements, so plan accordingly.
If you are interested in Suboxone Treatment or Ketamine Infusion Treatment, contact DirectCare to start your road to recovery.
