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All the Answers You Need

Here are some frequently asked questions that we tend to receive. If you still have something you’d like to know, feel free to contact us for more details and we will do our best to help you get all the information you need.

What is the cost of outpatient treatment at QIS?

The cost of drug addiction treatment is based on individual clinical needs and services provided. We accept all Ohio Medicaid. Regardless of your insurance status, we will make sure you get help if you want it. Please call one of our patient service representatives if you have questions about specific fees or payment options associated with our substance abuse treatment plans.

What insurance plans does QIS accept?

Currently, we accept all Ohio Medicaid.

Do you follow a 12-step model?

The 12-step model is not a mandatory part of our comprehensive treatment model, but we strongly encourage patients to participate in a 12-step group or another self-help group during their treatment and addiction recovery.

Is QIS an inpatient program?

No. We only offer outpatient programs so you can get the help you need without uprooting your entire life.

What does outpatient treatment involve?

Our outpatient treatment programs are based on proven practices. The length of our program is based on the personal needs of the patient.

What is QIS’s program like?

Our programs avoid confrontational and adversarial treatments. Instead, we work with you to help you feel comfortable enough to share in group therapy sessions. We do our best to provide an energetic, supportive, and healing environment for patients and their families.

What is addiction medicine and what makes it different from other fields of practice?

Addiction medicine identifies and treats people with disorders caused by or worsened by the use of addictive substances. These substances include nicotine, alcohol, opiates, stimulant drugs, and marijuana.

Addiction medicine specialists can help:

· Assess substance use disorders

· Manage withdrawal symptoms

· Consult with other physicians to identify and manage patients whose disorders are directly linked to the use of these substances

· Help a patient find treatment programs to stop substance-related problems

· Develop goal-based treatment programs for patients

· Change the environment to change social, behavioral and pharmacologic inputs that cause continued substance use and dependence

· Research the genetic and neuro-biologic aspects of addiction, with the ultimate goal of developing improved methods of prevention, early intervention and treatment (behavioral and pharmacologic) of addictive disorders

Can a person come for detox and not participate in the counseling portion of QIS program?

No. We have found that detox without therapy and social support does not lead to long-lasting recovery, so we do not offer detoxification as a stand-alone service. Therapy is an important part of the recovery process and helps with relapse prevention.

What is buprenorphine (Suboxone)?

Suboxone is a medication commonly used to treat opioid addiction like methadone and naltrexone. A patient taking buprenorphine feels normal, not high, but their symptoms are reduced because their brain thinks it’s receiving the problem opioid. Suboxone also diminishes cravings. If cravings continue to be a problem, your doctor will adjust your medication to help reduce them. Suboxone is a pill that dissolves under the tongue. It should NOT be chewed or swallowed. It comes in two forms. Suboxone® which contains buprenorphine plus another medication called naloxone. The naloxone is added to prevent abuse and brings on withdrawal in people who abuse the buprenorphine by injecting it. Subutex® contains only buprenorphine. This form is prescribed if you should not take naloxone for any reason, like if you are allergic or pregnant. The pill is taken once a day. Over time, the dosing interval may continue as once a day or change to every other day.

Do you provide buprenorphine (Suboxone) without requiring the patient to participate in counseling?

No, we do not give Suboxone to a patient unless they are willing to participate in one of our comprehensive treatment programs.

I am addicted to pain pills, but I have pain. What can I do?

The QIS staff works with some of the best pain management specialists in the region as part of our addiction treatment options. We will work with those specialists to find an approach to managing your pain while trying to reduce and eventually eliminate your use of pain pills.

Are patients required to visit QIS each day to receive their daily prescription of buprenorphine (Suboxone)?

No. Buprenorphine (Suboxone) is not controlled the same way methadone is because it has a lower potential for abuse and is less dangerous. Prescriptions are given to patients based on their ongoing success and we can give the patient enough medication for days or even weeks at a time.

Who can prescribe buprenorphine (Suboxone)?

Only qualified doctors with the necessary DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) identification numbers are able to start in-office treatment and provide prescriptions for ongoing medication. CSAT (Center for Substance Abuse Treatment) maintains a database to help patients find qualified physicians.

How is buprenorphine (Suboxone) supplied?

Suboxone comes in 2 mg and 8 mg strengths as sublingual (placed under the tongue to dissolve) tablets.

Where can patients get buprenorphine (Suboxone)?

Suboxone is available in most commercial pharmacies including most Walgreens, CVS and Kroger locations.

Where can I go for more information on buprenorphine (Suboxone)?

Please visit: www.suboxone.com

Does QIS treat adolescents?

No. We do not treat anyone under the age of 18

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