This practice saved my life. Dr. Fryman is an amaz...
This practice saved my life. Dr. Fryman is an amazingly caring physician as well as a professional in every aspect. I have heard people complain about addiction clinics with a long list of issues. HPR is just as a regular Dr.'s office would be. Appointments in a timely manner- professional office staff who are warm and understanding- and Doctors who know what they are doing.
Yes, there is a fee- yes it's about $250 a month. But you get much more than a few hours a year with a doctor! The Doctors all spend as much time with you as you need- they listen and NEVER judge. They believe they are there to help you- and believe in your recovery. They make it a rule that you receive counseling and they should! Experts all say that without counseling, suboxone and other drug therapies do not work well. You will also be drug tested every appointment. Most insurance coverage demands this anyway- I feel it is a helpful tool for personal responsibility. Never was I made to feel judged or belittled if I failed a drug test. They DO need to know you are actually taking the suboxone and not selling it on the street! They don't use the test results to make you feel like a loser- and they will celebrate with you when you do well- they are just good people.
The person who said they spent 5 previous years at another practice that phoned in refills apparently does not understand that 5 years is a LONG LONG TIME to still be on Suboxone! At HPR their goal is of course to help you taper off of the drug as soon as you can be successful.
Maybe someone with good insurance or welfare benefits can afford to stay on an expensive drug like suboxone. I can't. I pay the clinic $250 and then buy my medication out of pocket. I am so glad to have the doctors and staff at HPR behind me in my recovery. Michael, my therapist is an absolute expert ( and Tony also) and I get to have that counseling for less than $35 a visit! What a blessing. Never a burden to spend that small an amount on expert care.
I suggest that anyone looking for a non-judgemental environment in which to heal and find sobriety - go to see any of the doctors (especially Dr. Fryman) at HPR Clinic. They have done so much for me.