💙 Understanding Opioid Addiction and How Suboxone Can Help in Wisconsin💙

Compassionate Care Across Wisconsin | Bay Psychiatry of Wisconsin

Opioid addiction can feel overwhelming, isolating, and confusing. Many people don’t plan for it to happen, and many feel unsure where to turn when it does.

At Bay Psychiatry of Wisconsin, we want you to know this:

👉 You are not alone👉 This is treatable👉 There is a path forward

🧠 What Is Opioid Addiction?

Opioid addiction, also called Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), is a medical condition, not a personal failure.

It can develop from:

• Prescription pain medications (like oxycodone or hydrocodone)

• Heroin

• Fentanyl or synthetic opioids

Over time, the brain begins to rely on opioids to feel “normal,” leading to:

• Cravings

• Withdrawal symptoms

• Difficulty stopping even when you want to

💡 This is not about willpower. It is about brain chemistry.

⚠️ Signs You or a Loved One May Be Struggling

• Needing more medication to get the same effect

• Feeling sick or anxious when not using

• Spending a lot of time thinking about or using opioids

• Difficulty managing work, family, or daily responsibilities

• Wanting to stop, but not being able to

If this sounds familiar, support can help.

💊 What Is Suboxone?

Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) is a safe, FDA-approved medication used to treat opioid addiction.

It works by:

• Reducing cravings

• Preventing withdrawal symptoms

• Blocking the effects of other opioids

👉 This allows your brain and body to stabilize so you can focus on healing.

🌿 Is Suboxone “Replacing One Drug with Another”?

This is one of the most common concerns we hear.

The truth is:

• Suboxone is medication-assisted treatment (MAT)

• It is evidence-based and life-saving

• It helps restore balance rather than create a high

Many patients describe it as:💬 “Feeling like myself again”

🤝 What Treatment Looks Like at Bay Psychiatry of Wisconsin

We believe in compassionate, collaborative care.

Your treatment may include:

• A comprehensive evaluation

• Medication management (including Suboxone if appropriate)

• Ongoing follow-ups and support

• Optional therapy or coordination with your therapist

We meet you where you are — without judgment.

👩‍⚕️ Meet Your Provider: Perry Hennessy, MSN, APNP, PMHNP-BC

At Bay Psychiatry of Wisconsin, Perry Hennessy, PMHNP provides care for patients struggling with opioid use and other mental health concerns.

Perry is known for:

• A non-judgmental, supportive approach

• Helping patients feel comfortable and understood

• Creating individualized treatment plans that actually fit your life

✨ Appointments with Perry are available:

• In-person at select Wisconsin locations

• Virtually from anywhere in Wisconsin

This flexibility makes it easier to start and stay in treatment, no matter your schedule or location.

🌎 Access to Care Across Wisconsin

We proudly serve patients throughout Wisconsin with:

• In-person appointments in multiple counties

• Convenient, secure virtual appointments

👉 Get care from home👉 Reduce barriers to treatment👉 Stay consistent with follow-up

💙 You Deserve Support

Seeking help can feel like the hardest step — but it is also the most powerful one.

Recovery does not require perfection. It just requires a starting point.

We are here to walk alongside you.

📅 Ready to Take the First Step?

Appointments are available now with Perry Hennessy, PMHNP.

🌐 Book online: www.baypsychiatryofwisconsin.com📞 Call: 920-238-8155