Methadone has been used for decades to help patients working to recover from opioid addiction. However, unlike Suboxone, methadone is a full opioid agonist, which means that it binds itself to opioid receptors in the brain. Unfortunately, the pain relieving effects of methadone have led some patients to become addicted. A significant number of prescription drug overdoses that lead to death in the United States happen to patients using methadone. Suboxone uses a partial opioid agonist (buprenorphine) while naloxone is used to block its effects, negating any “high” a person might feel as a result of opioid use. Because of this, many medical professionals are beginning to use Suboxone more readily because, while there is still a chance of addiction development, it is far smaller than other opioid medications used in the past. If you or a loved one are suffering from addiction to opioids and are looking for a doctor who can help, contact Franklin Park Urgent Care in Spokane, WA today. We offer compassionate opioid addiction treatment using Suboxone as part of a comprehensive plan to help you live a long and healthy life.