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Thrive Medical - Raam Clinic Toronto

Opioid Drug Addiction Treatment

At Thrive Medical, we provide comprehensive opioid drug addiction treatment tailored to support your recovery journey. Our experienced healthcare professionals understand the complexities of opioid use disorder and offer effective treatment options designed to reduce a person’s withdrawal symptoms, manage cravings, and improve overall well-being.

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Understanding Opioid Use Disorder

Opioid use disorder (OUD), also known as opioid drug addiction, is a treatable medical condition characterized by a compulsive need to use opioid drugs despite harmful effects. It involves both physical dependence and psychological dependence, making stopping opioid use challenging without proper support and treatment. Many individuals who experience withdrawal symptoms find it difficult to quit opioid abuse without professional help.

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Treatment Options

Our clinic uses medication-assisted treatment (MAT), also called opioid agonist therapy, which combines opioid medications with counselling and support. Each treatment plan is tailored to the individual, addressing both the physical and psychological aspects of opioid addiction.

Buprenorphine/Naloxone (Suboxone)

A partial opioid agonist that reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms with a lower risk of overdose.

Methadone

A full opioid agonist is used under strict medical supervision to stabilize patients and prevent withdrawal.

Cocaine, opioid, or cannabis withdrawal can bring fatigue, irritability, sleep changes, and cravings. We provide outpatient monitoring, symptom management, and clear next steps. If a higher level of care is needed, we coordinate referrals to withdrawal management services.

Brief, evidence-based approaches—such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing—help you understand triggers, strengthen coping skills, and create an actionable plan to reduce relapse risk in daily life.

Addiction and mental health disorders often intersect. We screen for concerns like anxiety, depression, or PTSD, offer short-term support, and connect you with specialized community services when additional therapy or psychiatry is appropriate.

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Risk Factors and Prevention

Several factors increase the risk of developing opioid use disorder, including long-term use of high-dose opioids, genetic predisposition, mental health disorders, and misuse of prescription or street opioids like fentanyl. These risks can lead to opioid related harms and overdose.

Prevention involves using opioids only as prescribed, exploring other pain treatments, and safely storing and disposing of medications. Providing naloxone kits and education on opioid misuse helps reduce harms.

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Why Choose Thrive Medical?

  • Experienced healthcare providers specializing in opioid addiction
  • Individualized treatment plans tailored to your needs
  • Safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment
  • Ongoing monitoring and follow-up care to support long-term recovery
  • OHIP-covered services for accessible treatment
  • No referral required – walk-in consultations available
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Take the First Step Towards Recovery

If you or a loved one is struggling with opioid drug addiction, contact Thrive Medical to learn more about our opioid addiction treatment options. Our compassionate team is here to help you take the first step towards recovery and a healthier life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Opioid use disorder is a treatable medical condition characterized by compulsive opioid use despite harmful effects, involving both physical and psychological dependence.

Taking opioids as prescribed for severe pain or chronic pain can sometimes lead to physical dependence and opioid misuse, increasing the risk of opioid abuse if not properly managed.

Common medications include buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone), methadone, and slow-release oral morphine, which help prevent withdrawal symptoms and reduce opioid cravings.

Yes, with medication-assisted treatment combined with counselling and support services, opioid addiction is a treatable medical condition that can lead to long-term recovery through effective treatment.

Risk factors include taking high doses of opioid medicine, longer periods of opioid use, genetic predisposition, mental disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder, and opioid misuse involving street drugs or synthetic opioids.

Opioid overdose can happen due to high doses or mixing opioids with other substances, leading to respiratory depression. Immediate medical attention and use of a naloxone kit are critical to prevent fatal overdose.

Health care providers assess, prescribe appropriate opioid agonist therapy, monitor treatment progress, and provide withdrawal management support for substance use disorders.

Opioid addiction often co-occurs with mental disorders, complicating treatment and requiring integrated mental health support alongside medication-assisted treatment.

Street fentanyl and other synthetic opioids can be much more potent than prescription medications, increasing the risk of overdose, bacterial infections, hepatitis B and C, and other drug-related harms.

Family members can provide emotional support, encourage adherence to treatment plans, participate in counselling when appropriate, and help create a safe environment to prevent opioid misuse and relapse.

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