From people who recovered here
Our Suboxone Treatment Reviews
Walking through those doors the first day, my hands wouldn't stop shaking. Alcohol destroyed my relationships and left me completely isolated. Thankfully, the counselors here actually listened instead of lecturing. Sitting in these exact group circles changed everything for me. Hearing other people share their raw, real struggles made the loneliness disappear. Celebrating six months sober today. This place gives you your life back.
Coming here felt like a massive leap into the unknown, especially dealing with all that shame I carried around. The team at Ascend Recovery Center didn't treat me like a problem to be solved, but a person worth helping. There were days I wanted to pack my bags and bolt, but the support here kept me grounded. Now, I actually wake up without that weight on my chest. It's hard to put into words, but this place truly changed my trajectory.
Had an amazing experience here, one of the most personable groups of people to come to for recovery and truly helped me with developing the tools necessary to start my recovery. Did the 10 day detox and got exactly what I wanted out of the experience: healthy nutrition, great groups, and even your own personal TV in the rooms to help pass the time. If you're serious about your recovery and want a wholesome, worthwhile and safe place to do it, I recommend coming here.
Levels of care
Opioid Treatment Programs
Ascend Recovery Center treats opioid use disorder with Suboxone and other medication-assisted treatment across a full continuum of care on one Albuquerque campus, so a medication plan started in detox follows clients through every level without switching providers.
01Medical Detox
Medical detox monitors opioid withdrawal with the COWS scale, and the medical team can taper first and transition a client to a maintenance medication such as Suboxone when it is appropriate. Licensed practical nurses are on site 24 hours a day, and a medical provider evaluates every new patient within hours of admission.
02Inpatient Rehab (Residential)
Residential treatment provides round-the-clock support after detox, where a Suboxone plan already in place continues without interruption. Clients stabilize on a steady dose while daily therapy and group work begin the behavioral side of opioid recovery.
03Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
A partial hospitalization program delivers full clinical days that keep medication management and behavioral therapy in place while a client returns home each evening. Individual therapy runs weekly at this level alongside daily clinical groups, so the Suboxone regimen and the recovery work stay connected.
04Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
An intensive outpatient program offers several clinical hours a few days a week, so clients can return to work, school, and family while an existing Suboxone regimen is maintained. Individual therapy every two weeks with weekly check-ins keeps relapse-prevention skills sharp during the transition home.
05Outpatient Rehab
Outpatient care provides lighter ongoing support, medication monitoring, and relapse-prevention planning as opioid recovery stabilizes. It keeps clients connected to the same medical and clinical team that managed their Suboxone from the start.
Why choose Ascend
Why Choose Ascend for Suboxone Treatment?
Joint Commission accredited and licensed in New Mexico, Ascend offers every level of care under one roof in Albuquerque, with 24/7 nursing in detox and residential care and admissions handled in one confidential call.
Treatment timeline
What to Expect During Suboxone Treatment at Ascend?
1. Medically supervised detox
Withdrawal is managed with 24/7 LPN nursing and CIWA or COWS monitoring, with medication where appropriate. Physical safety is the priority during the most demanding period.
2. Residential care and therapy
Care shifts to structured therapy, group work, and routine, with individual sessions each week and a plan built from a full assessment.
3. Day treatment and IOP
A client steps down to Day Treatment and intensive outpatient care, keeping strong clinical support while returning home and rebuilding routines.
4. Outpatient and relapse prevention
Lighter outpatient support, relapse-prevention planning, and coordinated aftercare help protect progress over the long term.
A place built for recovery
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A calm, private setting designed for healing, from medical detox through outpatient care.
How admissions works
Our Suboxone Treatment Admission Process
Call our confidential line
One conversation covers a first screening, insurance verification, and scheduling. Support begins with the first call, and nothing shared is used against the person who reaches out.
Clinical assessment
Evidence-based screenings, including PHQ-9, GAD-7, the Columbia Suicide Screening, and an ASAM level-of-care assessment, match each client to the right program.
The right level of care
If medically supervised detox is needed, the team coordinates a safe arrival with 24/7 nursing. If an outpatient level fits, care starts there instead.
Start treatment
Once a plan and coverage are confirmed, treatment begins, with therapy and medication where appropriate carrying through each level of care.
Suboxone Treatment Led by Licensed Clinicians at Ascend
Ascend is led by an experienced behavioral health team focused on quality care and strong outcomes.
By the numbers
Opioid Addiction Statistics in New Mexico
For families
How to help a loved one struggling with opioid addiction
Recognize the signs
Tolerance, withdrawal, failed attempts to cut back, and use that continues despite harm are all worth paying attention to. A cluster of signs over time matters more than any one.
Start the conversation
Choose a calm, private moment. Lead with care and specific observations rather than blame, listen more than lecture, and offer a concrete next step.
Avoid harmful approaches
Skip shaming and ultimatums delivered in anger, and never encourage a person to stop a substance abruptly on their own, since some withdrawals are dangerous.
Connect them with care
One confidential call to Ascend covers education, options, and insurance. In a crisis, call 911, or call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Insurance
Addiction Treatment Insurance Providers We Work with in Albuquerque, NM
Benefits are verified before a client commits, at no cost and no obligation.
Where we serve
Suboxone Treatment Services Across Albuquerque & New Mexico
Ascend Recovery Center provides Suboxone treatment for opioid use disorder at its Albuquerque campus, serving clients from across New Mexico. Medication-assisted treatment runs inside a full continuum of care, from medical detox through outpatient, coordinated in one confidential call.
Suboxone Treatment FAQs
Is Suboxone just replacing one drug with another?
How long will a client need to take Suboxone?
What is the difference between Suboxone and Sublocade?
What is the difference between Suboxone and Vivitrol?
Can a client start Suboxone at Ascend?
Does Ascend offer methadone instead of Suboxone?
Does insurance cover Suboxone treatment?
Ask whether Suboxone is the right fit.
Medication-assisted treatment helps many people find their footing in recovery. Call our admissions team for a confidential conversation with our clinical team, or verify insurance to begin.