Compassionate · Evidence-Based

Medication-Assisted Treatment for opioid recovery.

We understand that opioid addiction is a medical condition — not a failure of willpower. Compassionate care and evidence-based treatment are the keys to lasting recovery.

Compassionate Care for Opioid Dependence
If you or a loved one is struggling with prescription opioids, heroin, or fentanyl — you are not alone.

Recovery is possible with the right support — and the right people beside you.

The Basics

What is Medication-Assisted Treatment?

MAT combines FDA-approved medications with medical monitoring and support to reduce withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and the risk of relapse.

Suboxone® (buprenorphine / naloxone) is the medication we use most frequently — a clinically proven, well-studied option for opioid use disorder.

FDA-approved Monitored care Reduces cravings Confidential
Evidence-based medicine, with a steady hand.
Suboxone® · MAT
Benefits of Suboxone

What Suboxone helps you do.

Reduces opioid cravings

Quiets the persistent urge — making space to focus on recovery.

Prevents withdrawal symptoms

Smooths the transition off opioids by easing physical withdrawal.

Blocks euphoric effects

Reduces the reinforcing "high" of opioids and lowers relapse risk.

Stabilizes brain chemistry

Restores balance — so daily life can feel like itself again.

Why choose Redi-Med Psychiatry?

  • Compassionate psychiatric care
  • Experienced medical providers
  • Safe and monitored Suboxone prescribing
  • Mental health evaluation and treatment
  • Private and confidential appointments

Who can benefit from Suboxone?

  • Prescription pain pill addiction (Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Percocet)
  • Heroin use
  • Fentanyl exposure
  • Repeated withdrawal or relapse
  • Strong cravings that interfere with daily life
What to Expect

Your first appointment.

A confidential, unhurried conversation. We take time to understand your story — and to plan the next step together.

01

Medical & Psychiatric History

We start by understanding your full health picture.

02

Opioid Use History

A candid discussion of what you've used and when.

03

Withdrawal Evaluation

Assess current symptoms and how you're feeling today.

04

Previous Treatments

Review what's worked, what hasn't, and what you've tried.

05

Safe Initiation Plan

Build a personalized, safe Suboxone induction plan.

Our Approach

Recovery, built on five principles.

Medical stabilization

Long-term recovery planning

Mental health treatment

Personal accountability

Respectful patient–provider relationships

Frequently Asked Questions

The questions we hear most.

Is Suboxone replacing one addiction with another?
No. When taken as prescribed, Suboxone stabilizes brain chemistry and allows patients to function normally — work, parent, plan, and live without the chaos of active use. It's a medical treatment, not a substitute high.
How long will I need to take Suboxone?
Treatment length is individualized and depends on your history, goals, and progress. Some patients benefit from longer-term maintenance; others taper sooner. We'll work with you to find the plan that supports lasting recovery — there's no one-size-fits-all answer.
Do I need to be in withdrawal before starting Suboxone?
Yes — timing matters. Starting Suboxone too early can trigger precipitated withdrawal. Your provider will guide you through induction safely, including when and how to begin so the transition is as comfortable as possible.
Take the Next Step

Schedule an appointment.

Contact Redi-Med Psychiatry today to schedule a confidential evaluation — and begin your recovery.

Find Us

Conveniently located in Mandeville.

Redi-Med Psychiatry
4430 Louisiana 22, Mandeville, LA 70471
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