Quick answer
Suboxone - the brand name for buprenorphine combined with naloxone - is a first-line medication for opioid use disorder, and several Portsmouth clinics prescribe it. Providers include BrightView, Amazing Grace, and The Counseling Center. Here is how the medication works and how to start.
Suboxone is the medication most often prescribed for opioid use disorder in the Portsmouth area, and for good reason: it quiets withdrawal and cravings without producing the high that keeps the cycle going. If you have been putting off treatment because you feared daily clinic visits, Suboxone may be a workable middle ground - prescribed in an office or clinic setting, taken at home once you are stable.
How do I get Suboxone in Portsmouth, OH?
It depends on your situation. If you are physically dependent on opioids - oxycodone, heroin, fentanyl - Suboxone or another buprenorphine product is a first-line medication, not a last resort. If someone right now is unresponsive or barely breathing, that is a 911 call with naloxone, not a treatment search. If you are not in an emergency, the next step is calling one of the clinics below and asking how quickly they screen new patients; availability changes, so call ahead.
What Suboxone is - and is not
Suboxone combines two medications:
- Buprenorphine, a partial opioid agonist. It attaches to the same brain receptors as oxycodone or heroin, but its effect is weaker and it has a ceiling, so it eases withdrawal and cravings without the full opioid high.
- Naloxone, an opioid blocker included to discourage misuse by injection; it is not active when the medication is taken under the tongue as directed.
Suboxone is one of several buprenorphine products. Others include Brixadi (a long-acting injection) and Sublocade (a monthly injection). People on buprenorphine are less likely to die than people who receive no medication - NIDA identifies it as a standard of care, not a substitute drug.
A practical note: the first dose is timed to mild-to-moderate withdrawal. Taking buprenorphine too early - while other opioids are still in your system - can cause precipitated withdrawal, sudden and intense symptoms. That is why clinics time the start with you instead of prescribing a bottle and sending you home.
Where Suboxone is prescribed in Portsmouth
- Amazing Grace Treatment Center (802 Clare Avenue, Portsmouth, OH 45662; 740-876-8449) - outpatient addiction treatment offering buprenorphine products including Suboxone, Brixadi, and Sublocade, plus naltrexone (Vivitrol), individual counseling, group therapy, case management, and psychiatry.
- BrightView Portsmouth (1405 11th Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662; 833-510-4357) - outpatient addiction treatment center with buprenorphine and naltrexone options; accepts Medicaid and private insurance.
- The Counseling Center (411 Court Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662; 740-354-6685) - medication-assisted treatment using both methadone and buprenorphine, with outpatient programs, detoxification services, and transitional housing.
- Port45 Recovery (1907 11th Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662; 740-529-7356) - recovery-focused program offering buprenorphine and naltrexone.
- ADAMHS Board of Adams, Lawrence and Scioto Counties (919 Seventh Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662; 740-354-5648) - the public funding and planning hub for behavioral health in the tri-county area; the right starting point if you are uninsured or unsure where to begin.
For the full regional picture, the SAMHSA treatment locator can be searched from any Portsmouth ZIP code and filtered for outpatient medication-assisted treatment.
Paying for treatment
Ohio Medicaid covers buprenorphine and other medications for opioid use disorder as part of medically necessary treatment. Most Portsmouth clinics listed above accept Medicaid; several offer sliding-fee scales for people without insurance. If cost is the barrier, ask the ADAMHS Board about publicly funded slots before you assume you cannot afford care.
Naloxone and emergencies
Even on Suboxone, keep naloxone at home and know how to use it. The Portsmouth City Health Department distributes free naloxone kits at 605 Washington Street, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (740-353-8863), and Naloxone.Ohio.gov ships free kits statewide. If you see unresponsiveness, slow breathing, or pinpoint pupils, call 911 and give naloxone now.
How to start today
- Overdose in progress: call 911 and give naloxone. For a crisis that is not a medical emergency, call or text 988, or the Scioto County crisis line at 1-855-381-1010.
- Call or text (800) 653-9376 to talk with a treatment specialist, or send this form:
Calling is free; the referral service is paid for by treatment providers, and we check your benefits before you commit.
- Contact the ADAMHS Board at 740-354-5648 if cost or insurance is the barrier.
- Ask each clinic how fast they screen new patients and whether they offer walk-in or same-week intakes.
Suboxone is not a miracle cure - it is a stable foundation that makes the rest of recovery workable. The first step is one phone call, and you can make it today.
This page is general health information, not medical advice. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any facility named above.
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Last updated: Fri Oct 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get Suboxone in Portsmouth, OH?
Portsmouth providers that prescribe buprenorphine products include Amazing Grace Treatment Center (802 Clare Avenue, 740-876-8449, which lists Suboxone, Brixadi, and Sublocade), BrightView (1405 11th Street, 833-510-4357), and The Counseling Center (411 Court Street, 740-354-6685). Call ahead to confirm intake and availability.
What is Suboxone and how does it work?
Suboxone is the brand name for a combination of buprenorphine, a partial opioid agonist that quiets withdrawal and cravings, and naloxone, which blocks misuse by injection. Taken as a film or tablet under the tongue, it lets you function normally while your brain adjusts away from opioids.
How fast can I start Suboxone in Portsmouth?
It depends on the clinic. Outpatient programs in Portsmouth typically screen new patients within days, and some offer walk-in or same-week intakes. You generally need to be in mild-to-moderate withdrawal before the first dose to avoid precipitated withdrawal, so the clinic will time your start.
Does Ohio Medicaid cover Suboxone?
Yes. Ohio Medicaid covers buprenorphine products as part of medically necessary opioid use disorder treatment, and most Portsmouth clinics listed here accept Medicaid. If you are uninsured, the ADAMHS Board for Adams, Lawrence and Scioto Counties can point you to publicly funded options.