General Addiction Treatment
Addiction medicine is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of substance use disorders and related issues. It involves helping people who are struggling with addiction to substances like alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepine/barbiturates, stimulants, psychedelics, nicotine, marijuana, or other harmful behaviors. Addiction medicine specialists use a combination of medications, counseling, and behavioral therapies to help patients manage cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and the psychological aspects of addiction. The goal is to support patients in achieving and maintaining recovery, improving their overall health and well-being, and preventing relapse. Seeking treatment for chronic substance use disorders can be hard. At Kind Health, our goal is provide you with stellar medical care with a compassionate, empathetic, and (of course) kind touch. Our physicians are highly trained and experienced in treating chronic use disorders and understand your struggles.
Price: $99 per evaluation/visit
Why should you choose Kind Health?
Daily availability of physicians, even on weekends!
Physicians available for same day or next day appointments!
Certified physicians who are properly trained in helping patients beat opioid use disorder with effective treatment!
Affordable, patient-centric care from the comfort of your own home!
Seeing the right doctor for your medical needs is very important. At Kind Health, we understand that seeking treatment for chronic substance use disorders can be hard. Our physicians understand this struggle and are determined to provide the best quality of care possible by being kind, compassionate, and empathetic.
Here’s How Our Program Works!
Step 1
Sign up for an initial appointment. During the initial appointment, you will be asked basic medical questions about your health and history with substances/behaviors. You will also be asked to complete a urine drug screen if your state mandates it. During the first appointment, you will also pay an initial one time enrollment fee of $50 (Total: $149).
Step 2
Attend your initial telemedicine appointment with a trained physician (MD/DO) where you will discuss your overall medical history and substance use history as well. During this first time evaluation, you may be prescribed medication to treat your current use disorders. If so, your medications will be sent to a pharmacy near you for your convenience.
Please note that other than buprenorphine products (Suboxone/Subutex), Kind Health does not prescribe any controlled substances (opioids, benzodiazepine/barbiturates, ADHD stimulants) at this time.
Step 3
Pick up your medication from the pharmacy and start taking the medication as prescribed by your physician. Depending on your condition you be asked to return in one week to one month. If any issues come up, please follow up sooner with your provider on Kind Health.
Step 4
Follow up with your physician on Kind Health after starting the medication. During this visit you will discuss your experience with the medication and how we can adjust your dosing if needed to give you better control of your cravings and symptoms. Although this encounter is free and included in your first appointment, you will be charged a booking fee for your next month, which will cost $99.
After the first one week follow up, you will be seen every month by your provider for a monthly cost of $99. This cost will cover the next months appointment as your previous month was covered by the last fee.
Frequently Asked Questions!
Frequently Asked Questions!
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Kind Health offers fully remote, telemedicine-based addiction services. The DEA permits certified providers to prescribe buprenorphine (Suboxone) through telemedicine without requiring an initial in-person visit. This applies to both existing and new patients. However, please note that some states require a yearly in-person visit to continue receiving addiction treatment via telemedicine. For more information, please visit our in-person clinics page.
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A Kind Health MOUD visit is priced at $99 (not including medication costs) per month and can be done through video or telephone. If the provider decides that MOUD is suitable for you, they will provide a prescription. The cost of the medication will vary based on the pharmacy you use and your insurance plan.
During the first month, you will be charged an additional $50 (total $149) which will cover your 7 day follow up appointment as well as the initial set up fees. After the initial visit, you will charged a fee of $99 on every visit to cover the next month's appointment. -
Kind Health providers do not prescribe Subutex unless you have a documented medical allergy, and medical documentation can be provided.
If there is no record of a previous prescription in the prescription monitoring system or if we are unable to contact your previous prescriber, Kind Health providers will prescribe Suboxone when it is considered medically appropriate.
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Kind Health's MOUD programs are governed by strict rules set by the DEA, including a prohibition on early refills.
We recommend scheduling an appointment several days before your medication runs out to avoid last-minute issues with the pharmacy. However, we cannot authorize refills earlier than the grace period allowed by your pharmacy, typically between 1-3 days.
In summary, we cannot authorize early refills for the following reasons:
Lost or stolen medications
Exceeding the prescribed and authorized amount
Travel-related early refills
To address travel-related issues, we suggest the following:
If you know your travel plans in advance, ask your doctor to prescribe less than a month's supply so that your refill date does not coincide with your travel dates. This will allow you to get a refill shortly before your trip.
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Although tianeptine is not classified as an opioid, it binds to and acts as an agonist at the mu-opioid receptor, similar to the action of opioid drugs. According to an article in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, "Chronic daily use of tianeptine may represent tianeptine use disorder, which can have a clinical course similar to opioid use disorder, including the development of impaired control, functional impairment, tolerance, and withdrawal." It suggests that medications used for opioid use disorder, such as buprenorphine, may be appropriate for managing tianeptine use disorder. Kratom dependency and addiction can also be effectively treated with buprenorphine (Suboxone) as on high doses, Kratom tends to function very similar to an opioid rather than a stimulant.
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If your provider deems you need to undergo drug testing (urine/blood/swab), then a requisition for labs will be sent to Quest Diagnostics/LabCorp. You will simply go to the laboratory and give a sample. The results will be sent directly to Kind Health. Please note that drug screenings are tool we use to provide better care and are not meant to be a penalizing aspect of care. In certain states, providers are mandated by law to regularly test patients. In those cases, you will be informed of your responsibility as a patient and the requirements for treatment as mandated by the state you live in.
Understanding Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder is a comprehensive approach that combines medications with counseling and behavioral therapies to address substance use disorders. A key medication in this treatment is buprenorphine-naloxone HCL (Suboxone).
Suboxone helps manage withdrawal symptoms, reduce cravings, and alleviate pain, making it an effective option for treating addiction to various substances. Research also indicates its effectiveness for individuals struggling with addiction to Kratom and Tianeptine.
Accessing Kind Health's Online Healthcare Services
At Kind Health, we connect you with knowledgeable addiction medicine professionals, making treatment accessible and convenient. Our platform allows you to receive care from your phone, tablet, or computer, ensuring support is available wherever you are.
We prioritize your health and well-being, offering cost-effective solutions to help you get the support you need.
Common Side Effects
Some common side effects associated with opioid addiction treatment using Suboxone® may include headache, nausea, and vomiting. For a comprehensive list of side effects and other essential medical information, please refer to the Suboxone® website.
New patients starting Suboxone® treatment must undergo a 7-day induction phase to assess their tolerance.