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Doctors add to opioid
addiction-fighting arsenal
For the past several months, providers at the Grand Ronde Health & Well-
ness Center have been able to provide medication-assisted therapy (MAT)
to Tribal members dealing with opioid use disorder.
This means that along with counseling and other behavioral health resourc-
es, doctors have been certified to prescribe drugs that help control cravings
and decrease chances of relapsing.
When it comes to treatment, there is not a “one size fits all” answer. Choic-
es in treatment are made based on the individual needs and goals of each
patient. With this in mind our treatment team has added two new tools to
support patients in their recovery.
Sublocade (buprenorphine injection):
• Useful for individuals using buprenorphine (Suboxone or Subutex) sublin-
gually daily
• Must be on stable dose that controls withdrawal symptoms for at least seven
days.
• Once monthly injection
• Only available through certified health care provider
• Minimizes daily “ups and downs”
• Don’t have to store drug at home
Vivitrol (naltrexone injection):
• Useful for individuals whose goal is total abstinence
• Must be opioid free for 7-14 days before starting
• Only available through certified health care provider
• Once monthly injection
• Non-addictive and not a narcotic
• Blocks effects of opioids
Prepared by JBS International, Inc., under Grant No. 3 H79 T1026800-01S1 for the U.S. DHHS, SAMHSA, CSAT
MARCH 1, 2021
Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center
Behavioral Health Program
9605 Grand Ronde Rd.
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
503-879-2026
3 things to stop
apologizing for:
When your child is crying.
Try instead to notice why your child is crying. Crying is a normal
emotional response that even adults do.
When your child doesn't want to give a
hug/kiss to a relative.
Try instead teaching your child that they are allowed to accept or
decline physical touch from anyone. People should respect your
child's boundaries.
When they're fighting with another child.
Try instead to understand why they're fighting and remember that
it's normal to not get along with everyone all the time. If your child
was hurtful (physically or emotionally) then their job is to check on
the child (Are you okay?) and then you can teach them the skills to
repair the relationship.
This information is provided to you by the Indigenous Project LAUNCH (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in
Children's Health). The purpose of this grant is to foster culturally responsive models to support and promote
the wellness of children and families.
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