Program Description
STOP SA, LLC is an outpatient methadone maintenance clinic that also offers treatment of opioid dependence with buprenorphine. STOP SA, LLC provides treatment in a medical environment. The comprehensive program provides treatment, education, and prevention of opioid dependence.
At STOP SA, LLC we work with our patients to address their individual needs. It is our goal to assist the patients to become socially rehabilitated and reintegrated into the San Antonio community and to achieve a lifestyle free of addiction of illicit drugs.
What is Methadone
Methadone is one of the most successful ways of treating opioid addiction. It relieves withdrawal symptoms, reduces the opiate craving, and brings about a biochemical balance in the body that allows individuals to stop the illegal use of opioids. Methadone is a legally controlled medication that when combined with counseling and supportive services it allows an individual to return to a more stable and productive life.
Benefits of Methadone
- Decreases exposure to infection
- Eliminates cravings and withdrawals
- Reduces high risk behavior
- Reduces crime
- Helps individuals return to work
- Stops the illegal use of heroin and prescription drugs
- Reintegrates patients with their families
