Education

When
Tuesday's and Thursday's 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Where
Virginia Addiction Medicine
14701 Lee Highway  Suite 204 Centreville, VA 20121

What
A series of 8 group sessions which focus on the following goals

• Clients will learn about the treatment plan for the use of buprenorphine (Suboxone) and the relevant prescribing procedures and phases of use.
• Clients will identify psychosocial stressors in their lives and acquire coping mechanisms for reducing stress and challenges.
• Clients will address life skill training in the areas of communication, relationships and stress management.
• Clients will monitor self assessment, specifically of one's motivation and readiness to continue the change process.
• Clients will learn permanent and ongoing ways to evaluate their withdrawal symptoms, treatment needs and readiness to change.
• Clients will receive referrals to other services, as needed.