Caregivers

When opioid addiction is affecting someone you care about.

It’s important to know that this disease physically changes the brain. And over time, these changes can trap the person you know in a powerful cycle, which is what makes quitting so hard.

Learn how opioid addiction changes the brain.

Learn How

What you can do

Prepare for a conversation

It can be really hard to start a conversation if you think someone you care about is addicted to opioids. Before you do, make sure you understand the disease and possible symptoms.

Common symptoms:

  • Strong desire for opioids
  • Inability to control or reduce use
  • Continued use despite interference with major obligations or social functioning
  • Use of larger amounts over time
  • Spending a lot of time getting and using opioids
  • Withdrawal symptoms after stopping or reducing use

Only a healthcare provider can diagnose this disease. Reaching out to a healthcare provider or counselor can also help you learn ways to talk to a loved one about opioid addiction.

Talk about treatment

Opioid addiction needs to be diagnosed, treated, and monitored. There are healthcare providers who are trained to treat opioid addiction.

Share this site

You can also talk to a loved one or friend about this website to learn more about SUBLOCADE.

If the person you care about decides to get help, there may be setbacks such as relapses, but treatment can be restarted at any time. Don’t give up.

Get counseling

If you’re trying to help someone who is struggling with opioid addiction, it’s important to take care of yourself too. Talking to a counselor who understands addiction may help.

If you need help finding support, try a resource like the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or call at 1-800-622-HELP. This free service in English and Spanish is for individuals and family members facing addiction.

Find a SUBLOCADE treatment provider

For more information on how to find a facility, call INSUPPORT® at 1-844-467-7778.

INDICATION

Prescription SUBLOCADE, with counseling and psychosocial support, is for adults with moderate to severe opioid addiction who have started treatment with a dose of oral buprenorphine or are being treated with buprenorphine.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

What is the most important information I should know about SUBLOCADE?

Who should not receive SUBLOCADE?

Do not receive SUBLOCADE if you are allergic to buprenorphine or any ingredient in the prefilled syringe (delivery system: a biodegradable 50:50 poly(DL-lactide-co-glycolide) polymer and a biocompatible solvent, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP)).

Before starting SUBLOCADE, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you have: trouble breathing or lung problems, a curve in your spine that affects your breathing, Addison's disease, an enlarged prostate, problems urinating, liver, kidney, gallbladder or mental health problems, alcoholism, head injury or brain problem, adrenal or thyroid gland problems.

Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or plan to become pregnant or breastfeed:

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements before starting any new medicines and during or after stopping treatment with SUBLOCADE.

What should I avoid while being treated with SUBLOCADE?

What are the possible side effects of SUBLOCADE? SUBLOCADE can cause serious side effects, including:

Your healthcare provider should do blood tests to check your liver before you start and during treatment with SUBLOCADE.

The most common side effects of SUBLOCADE include: constipation, headache, nausea, injection site itching, vomiting, increase in liver enzymes, tiredness, or injection site pain.

SUBLOCADE may affect fertility in males and females. Talk to your healthcare provider if this is a concern for you.

These are not all the possible side effects. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects.

To report a pregnancy or side effects associated with taking SUBLOCADE or any safety‑related information, product complaint, request for medical information, or product query contact PatientSafetyNA@indivior.com or 1-877-782-6966. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

See full Prescribing Information, including BOXED WARNING, and Medication Guide. For REMS information visit www.sublocadeREMS.com.