Robert M Westcott MD-Suboxone Doc

If you are struggling with alcohol, opioid, or Kratom dependence in Oklahoma, we are here to help! No judgement. Just compassionate care.
ㅤ
Medical Therapy Associates
3700 N. Classen Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
(405) 840-4800
ㅤ
www.suboxone-support.com
ㅤㅤ

Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) significantly reduces mortality risk for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD). Studies show it can lower overdose-related deaths by 50% or more, with one study indicating a 26% lower mortality rate within one year of diagnosis compared to those not taking it. It is especially effective in preventing deaths following nonfatal overdoses.
National Institutes of Health (.gov)
National Institutes of Health (.gov)
+4

Key Findings on Suboxone and Reduced Mortality:

Significant Mortality Reduction: Patients with OUD taking suboxone have significantly lower mortality rates, particularly during the first four weeks of treatment.
Preventing Further Overdoses: Research indicates a 62% reduction in opioid-involved overdose deaths among patients who received buprenorphine after a nonfatal overdose.
Reduced Risk in High-Risk Periods: Suboxone significantly reduces the risk of death, especially after release from prison, where individuals face a very high risk of fatal overdose.
Effectiveness Compared to Other Treatments: Suboxone/buprenorphine has shown lower mortality rates compared to methadone and significantly reduces mortality compared to no medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
National Institutes of Health (.gov)
+6

An OKC doctor is raising concerns over a substance sold in convenience stores.

Dr. Robert Westcott said Kratom is found in some energy drinks and can be highly addictive. He said this substance can put workplace safety at risk due to its side effects.

Here’s what he said some of the side effects are. 🔽

OKC Addiction Specialist Warns Oklahoma Employers About Emerging Blind Spot in Employment Drug Screens: Kratom Alkaloids 7-OH and MGM-15 Cause Workplace Impairment and NOT Detected by Standard Drug Tests.

Dr. Robert Westcott is advising Oklahoma employers and safety directors to pay attention to the growing risks from Kratom in the workplace, especially impairment caused by Kratom compounds 7-OH and MGM-15—and the critical fact that standard 12-panel drug tests do NOT detect these substances.

As seen on News 9, high-potency, unscheduled opioids are currently being sold in local convenience stores as "natural energy boosters," but their impact on workplace safety is anything but natural.

What the Oklahoma Business Community Needs to Know:
ㅤ
⚠️ Potency: Compounds like 7-OH and MGM-15 are sold at retail as "plant-based dietary supplements", but can be 13 to 15 times more potent than morphine, creating a high risk for severe impairment in safety-sensitive roles.
ㅤ
⚠️ Testing Gap: Because these are "unscheduled" synthetic opioids, they are invisible to routine 5, 10, and 12-panel drug screens. This creates a massive liability for any company with drivers on the road or personnel at work sites, including the oil & gas, construction, and transportation industries.
ㅤ
⚠️ Mitigation: As an addiction specialist, SAMHSA instructor, and clinical researcher, Dr. Westcott can help Oklahoma companies identify these "hidden" impairment risks and provide private medical stabilization for employees in need.

Dr. Westcott is advising Oklahoma companies to take this risk seriously, as a new wave of ‘accidental addicts’ is emerging across Oklahoma. Most were innocent consumers who simply thought they were buying a natural energy booster for their workday.
ㅤㅤ
Watch the full News 9 report here:
ㅤ
https://www.news9.com/oklahoma-city-news/oklahoma-city-doctor-raises-concerns-over-use-of-kratom-in-the-workplace
ㅤ
Need Help? If you or an employee are struggling with dependency, relief is available. Medical Therapy Associates in Oklahoma City offers private, outpatient medical stabilization that protects your professional reputation.
ㅤ
📞 Contact us: (405) 840-4800
ㅤ
🌐 Learn more: www.suboxone-support.com
ㅤ

Oklahoma City Doctor raises concerns over use of Kratom in the workplace An Oklahoma City doctor is raising concerns about Kratom and how it is impacting people in the workplace.

⚠️ Dependence on 7-OH or MGM-15 is real, but so is recovery.
ㅤ
That "energy supplement" from the gas station may have led to an unexpected addiction, but you don't have to fight it alone.
ㅤ
Robert Westcott MD, FASAM at Medical Therapy Associates in Oklahoma City specializes in treating Kratom and alkaloid withdrawal using proven medical protocols.
ㅤ
Get help today: 🔗www.suboxone-support.com📞 (405) 840-4800

Medical Therapy Associates
3700 N Classen Blvd. #200
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
ㅤ
ㅤ

Oklahoma Mom Warns Neighbors of the Little-Known Dangers of Kratom
ㅤ

Oklahoma mother warns community after losing 27-year-old son to kratom overdose An Edmond mom is warning the community about a substance called kratom, which she believes killed her 27-year-old son.

Oklahomans: Beware of Addictive Substances in Gas Station Energy Supplements. The products are sold as Kratom-based dietary supplements and energy boosters called 7-OH and MGM-15. These are addictive and dangerous substances.ㅤ

ㅤ

https://www.suboxone-support.com/withdrawal-relief-okc.html
ㅤ

Medical Therapy Associates is one of Oklahoma’s oldest addiction medicine practices, led by Dr. Robert Westcott. For years, our team has helped thousands of patients stabilize from opioid use, alcohol dependence, and unregulated opioids such as kratom (7-OH).
ㅤ
Using evidence-based, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), we focus on comfort, safety, and privacy—reducing withdrawal symptoms and cravings so patients can function, work, and begin rebuilding their lives.
ㅤㅤ
Recovery doesn’t have to start in a hospital or rehab facility. For many patients, it starts quietly, medically, and at home.
ㅤ
Learn more about breaking the bonds of addiction at www.suboxone-support.com/withdrawal-relief-okc
ㅤ
Medical Therapy Associates
3700 N Classen Blvd, #200
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
ㅤ
Phone: (405) 840-4800
ㅤ