AMP MENTAL HEALTH – MIAMI, FL
Suboxone Treatment in Miami
Evidence-Based Care for
Opioid Recovery
AMP Mental Health provides medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder to patients at our Miami clinic and across Florida by telehealth. Our licensed psychiatric providers use buprenorphine-based medications, including Suboxone, alongside ongoing clinical support to help patients stabilize, reduce cravings, and rebuild their lives. Treatment is individualized, confidential, and grounded in the current standard of care. We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare.
Medically reviewed by Adrian Mesa, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
ABOUT MAT
What is Suboxone and medication-assisted treatment?
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of FDA-approved medication in combination with counseling and behavioral support to treat opioid use disorder. It is considered the standard of care by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the American Society of Addiction Medicine.
Suboxone is a prescription medication that combines buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist: it binds to the same receptors as opioids, which reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms, but produces a substantially weaker effect. Naloxone is included to discourage misuse. Together, these medications allow many patients to stop using opioids without experiencing severe withdrawal.
Opioid use disorder is a medical condition, not a moral failing. Research consistently shows that medication-assisted treatment reduces illicit opioid use, lowers the risk of overdose death, and improves retention in care compared with treatment approaches that do not include medication.
Treatment with buprenorphine is not a substitution of one addiction for another. When taken as prescribed under clinical supervision, it stabilizes brain chemistry so that the work of recovery, therapy, employment, relationships, health, becomes possible.
Wondering whether Suboxone is just trading one addiction for another? Read our prescriber’s honest answer.
Understanding the SIGNS
When might MAT be appropriate?
Opioid use disorder exists on a spectrum, and no two patients arrive at treatment the same way. Some are using prescription pain medication in ways their doctor did not intend. Some are using heroin or fentanyl. Some have been in recovery before and have relapsed. The following are common indicators that a clinical evaluation may be worthwhile.
A diagnosis of opioid use disorder is made by a licensed clinician through a comprehensive evaluation. If several of these apply to you or someone you care about, an evaluation is a reasonable next step.
Treatment Solutions
How treatment works at AMP
Every patient begins with a comprehensive psychiatric and medical evaluation. Our providers review your history, current use, prior treatment, physical health, and any co-occurring mental health conditions. From there, we build a plan with you. There is no single protocol that fits every patient.
Comprehensive evaluation
A full assessment of your history and current circumstances, conducted confidentially by a licensed psychiatric provider. This is where we determine together whether medication-assisted treatment is clinically appropriate for you.
Induction and stabilization
If buprenorphine is appropriate, treatment begins with careful dosing under clinical supervision, with close follow-up in the early weeks. The goal is to reach a dose that eliminates withdrawal and meaningfully reduces cravings without sedation.
Ongoing medication management
Regular follow-up visits to monitor response, adjust dosing as needed, and address side effects. Treatment length is individualized. Research supports longer-term maintenance for many patients, and we do not impose an arbitrary timeline.
Treatment of co-occurring conditions
Opioid use disorder frequently occurs alongside depression, anxiety, PTSD, or ADHD. As a psychiatric practice, we are able to treat these conditions concurrently rather than referring them out, which improves outcomes for many patients.
Counseling and behavioral support
Medication addresses the physiology. Therapy addresses the patterns, triggers, and circumstances that surround use. We coordinate both, and can connect patients with appropriate counseling and community support.
Telehealth and in-person care
Treatment is available in person at our Miami clinic and by telehealth for patients anywhere in Florida. Telehealth removes a significant barrier for patients who cannot easily travel to appointments, and it is a legitimate and clinically appropriate way to receive this care.
Common questions about Suboxone treatment
Does insurance cover Suboxone treatment?
AMP accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare. Coverage for medication-assisted treatment varies by plan, and our office can verify your benefits before your first appointment.
Can I get Suboxone treatment through telehealth in Florida?
Yes. AMP provides medication-assisted treatment both in person at our Miami clinic and by telehealth to patients across Florida, where clinically appropriate.
Is Suboxone just replacing one addiction with another?
No. When taken as prescribed under clinical supervision, buprenorphine stabilizes brain chemistry without producing the high associated with opioid misuse. Major medical organizations, including SAMHSA and the American Society of Addiction Medicine, recognize it as a standard of care.
How long does treatment last?
Treatment length is individualized. Research supports longer-term maintenance for many patients, and your provider reviews the plan with you at each stage rather than imposing a fixed timeline.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Recovery is a clinical process, not a test of willpower
Reaching out for treatment for opioid use is difficult, and many patients arrive carrying years of shame that has nothing to do with the medical reality of their condition. We would like to be clear about how we see it: opioid use disorder is a treatable medical condition, and medication-assisted treatment is an evidence-based, standard-of-care approach that works.
Our providers treat patients with respect and without judgment. Care is confidential. If you are ready to be evaluated, or you are not sure yet and want to ask questions first, we are available.
If you or someone near you may be experiencing an opioid overdose, call 911 immediately.
Speak with an AMP Mental Health provider today by calling 305-204-9355 or completing the form to get started on your journey.
