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Addiction Treatment

Monthly recovery, no daily doses.

Sublocade is a once-monthly injection for opioid use disorder. One visit, one injection, and you're covered for the entire month. No daily pills or films to manage. Just steady, consistent support for your recovery.

FDA-Approved Treatment
Medicaid Accepted
About the Treatment

What is Sublocade?

Sublocade (buprenorphine extended-release) is a once-monthly injection specifically designed for the treatment of opioid use disorder. It delivers a steady, consistent level of medication throughout the entire month, eliminating the need for daily pills or films.

The injection is administered in-office by your provider during a brief visit. Once administered, a small deposit forms under the skin and slowly releases medication over the next 30 days. There is nothing to take at home, nothing to remember each morning, and nothing that can be lost, stolen, or missed.

Sublocade allows you to focus on your recovery instead of your medication schedule.

Why Sublocade

Benefits of monthly treatment.

Designed to remove barriers and support long-term recovery

Once Monthly

One injection per month replaces daily medication. No pills to count, no films to dissolve, no daily routine to disrupt. One visit and you're set for 30 days.

Steady Levels

Delivers consistent medication levels throughout the month with no peaks or valleys. No morning lows before your dose kicks in. No highs right after taking it. Just steady, even coverage.

Proven Effective

FDA-approved and evidence-based. Clinical studies show Sublocade effectively reduces opioid use and supports sustained recovery when combined with counseling and support services.

Reduces Diversion Risk

Administered in-office only by your provider. There is no take-home medication that can be lost, stolen, shared, or diverted. This protects both you and your community.

The Process

How it works.

A clear path from daily medication to monthly freedom

1

Start on Suboxone

Begin treatment with daily Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) to stabilize and find the right dose for you.

2

Stabilize

Work with your provider to reach a steady, comfortable dose. This ensures your body is ready for the transition.

3

Monthly Injection

Transition to Sublocade. A quick in-office injection each month replaces your daily medication entirely.

4

Ongoing Support

Continue with monthly visits, counseling, and recovery support services. Your care team is with you every step.

Whole-Person Care

The importance of counseling in recovery.

Medication alone is not enough.

Sublocade is a powerful tool, but lasting recovery requires more than medication. The injection manages the physical side of opioid use disorder. Counseling addresses the rest: the triggers, the trauma, the habits, and the work of rebuilding a life you want to live.

Research consistently shows that patients who combine medication-assisted treatment with regular counseling have significantly better outcomes. They stay in treatment longer, have fewer relapses, and report higher quality of life.

At Healtop, your addiction treatment and counseling happen under one roof. You don't need to drive to one clinic for your injection and another for therapy. Our integrated care model means your provider and your counselor work together, communicate directly, and build a plan around you.

Recovery is about rebuilding your life, not just managing symptoms. Counseling gives you the tools to handle stress, repair relationships, set goals, and develop the confidence to stay on track. It is not a requirement to check a box. It is the part of treatment that helps everything else work.

Next Steps

Is Sublocade right for you?

Talk to your provider to find out if monthly injection treatment is a good fit

You may be a candidate if you:

  • Are currently stable on Suboxone or buprenorphine
  • Have difficulty remembering daily medication
  • Want to simplify your treatment routine
  • Are looking for more privacy in your recovery
  • Want to reduce the risk of medication diversion
  • Are committed to combining medication with counseling

Insurance and coverage:

  • Virginia Medicaid (DMAS) covers Sublocade
  • Most Medicaid managed care plans accepted
  • Anthem, Aetna, Sentara, Humana, and others
  • We verify your coverage before treatment begins
  • Prior authorization handled by our team
  • Patient assistance programs may be available for uninsured patients

Not sure if you're covered? Call us at (276) 345-4304 and we will check your insurance before your first visit. No surprises.

Start your recovery journey.

Whether you're new to treatment or ready to transition from daily medication, we're here to help.

Your privacy is federally protected. All substance use disorder treatment records at Healtop Healthcare are protected under HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 — the highest level of federal confidentiality protection. Your treatment information cannot be shared without your explicit written consent, even with other healthcare providers, employers, or law enforcement.

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