Suboxone® induction and maintenance for opioid use disorder. MAT-certified providers at Vallejo and Fremont; telehealth MAT statewide. No lectures, no shame.
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Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a treatable medical condition. Like high blood pressure or diabetes, it responds well to medication-based treatment — and untreated, it can be life-threatening.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) with buprenorphine (Suboxone®) is one of the most effective treatments in modern medicine: it cuts overdose deaths by more than half, dramatically reduces cravings, and lets patients return to work, family, and stability.
MAT is not "trading one drug for another." Buprenorphine works on the same receptors as opioids but doesn't produce a high at therapeutic doses, has a ceiling on respiratory depression (lower overdose risk), and stabilizes the brain so cravings stop dominating your life. It's the standard of care.
If symptoms are interfering with daily life — or if you've felt this way for more than two weeks — it's worth a conversation with a psychiatrist.
Effective treatment usually combines medication, therapy, and lifestyle factors. We work with you to find the right combination.
First-line MAT. Sublingual film or tablet. Effective for cravings and withdrawal. Can be prescribed in our clinic and via telehealth.
Alternative formulations (mono-product, long-acting injectable Sublocade) for patients who can't tolerate naloxone or need extended-release.
Most OUD patients have anxiety, depression, PTSD, or ADHD. Treating these together significantly improves recovery outcomes.
We refer to addiction-experienced therapists, peer support, IOP programs, and groups when appropriate. Counseling is encouraged but not required to receive medication.
For patients with chronic pain who developed OUD on prescription opioids, we coordinate with pain specialists for non-opioid alternatives.
No lectures. No moralizing. No making you wait weeks while you "prove" you're motivated. Effective MAT means starting medication promptly and meeting people where they are.
UMG offers MAT at our Vallejo and Fremont clinics in person, and via TelePsychiatry to anywhere in California. Many patients prefer telehealth — no waiting room, no chance of running into someone, no time off work.
We accept Medi-Cal — important access for OUD treatment in California. We can usually start treatment within 1–2 weeks of your first call. Same-week and same-day appointments are sometimes available.
Four California clinics for in-person care, plus TelePsychiatry for patients anywhere in the state.
Often you can start at home. Many of our patients do telehealth induction with our remote support. Some patients with complex situations benefit from in-person induction at Vallejo or Fremont — we'll discuss what's right for you at intake.
Suboxone treatment is protected health information under HIPAA. We do not share your treatment status with employers, family, or anyone else without your written consent. Insurance EOBs may show "office visit" but generally not specific medications.
It varies. Some patients taper off over 6–18 months. Many stay on maintenance for years or indefinitely — and that's a legitimate, healthy choice. Long-term Suboxone is associated with the lowest overdose risk and the most stable recovery.
Call us at (925) 825-1766. We can often arrange same-week appointments. If you're in severe withdrawal, also consider going to an emergency department for stabilization while we set up MAT.
Yes. We accept Medi-Cal, Medicare, and most major commercial insurance. Self-pay rates are also available.
