Prospective clients or family members regularly reach out to Westport House admissions to inquire about our sober living program and if they are allowed to continue taking Suboxone while residing with us. The answer is yes. And the reasons are clear. Under the Fair Housing Act (FHA), it is illegal to discriminate against individuals participating in medication-assisted treatment (Suboxone). Apart from the legal aspects, we believe there is nothing inherently “wrong” with Suboxone sober living, and many recent studies support its efficacy (especially for individuals with a history of chronic relapse), as long as the client is taking the medication as prescribed, is in the care of an addiction-trained psychiatrist, and resides in a safe, supportive environment.
Westport House Suboxone sober living meets all of the above criteria. We are trusted sober living resource for addiction professionals across the United States and have earned a reputation for quality sober living environments, effective services, and exceptional results. We have our own outpatient treatment center, licensed by the State of Connecticut and pending accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), staffed by experienced clinicians who specialize in the treatment of young men with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. All medications with the potential for abuse (benzodiazepines, Suboxone, etc.) are stored in a secure location – inaccessible to residents and sober house staff. Along with our infrastructure and staff, we well-positioned to support an effective Suboxone sober living environment.
As a result, at the Westport House sober living program, we do allow clients to admit with a Suboxone prescription and to continue using it while they reside with us. For more information about our Suboxone sober living program, please call our admissions counselor at 888-302-6790. We’ll be happy to answer all of your questions and schedule a tour at your convenience.
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