Opioid use disorder is treatable — and treatment saves lives.
Whether it started with a prescription or something else, opioid dependence is a medical condition, not a moral failing. Effective, life-saving treatment is available now.
What is Opioid Use Disorder?
Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a chronic medical condition involving the compulsive use of opioids — prescription painkillers, heroin or fentanyl — despite serious harm. Physical dependence can develop quickly, and withdrawal is powerful.
Wave provides medication-assisted treatment led by a board-certified addiction-medicine physician, including buprenorphine (Suboxone) and long-acting injectables like Sublocade and Vivitrol.
Opioid use disorder may be present when:
Emotional / Cognitive
- Intense cravings for opioids
- Preoccupation with the next dose
- Anxiety or dread about running out
Behavioral
- Taking more than prescribed or for longer
- Seeking opioids from multiple sources
- Using despite harm to health or relationships
Physical
- Tolerance — needing more for the same effect
- Withdrawal — aches, chills, nausea, restlessness
- Drowsiness alternating with agitation
In crisis? Opioid overdose is a medical emergency. Ask us about naloxone (Narcan), and call 911 immediately if someone is unresponsive or breathing slowly.
How it’s diagnosed at Wave
We evaluate your opioid use, overdose risk, medical history and any co-occurring mental health conditions in a confidential, non-judgmental setting. Many patients can begin medication treatment quickly.
Wave’s physician-led approach means buprenorphine or injectable treatment is started and monitored by an addiction-medicine specialist, with safety at the center.
Medication-assisted treatment is the gold standard for opioid use disorder. Wave offers:
Every plan is individualized — you’ll feel seen, not processed.
Medication Management
Careful prescribing, ongoing monitoring and genetic testing to match you with the right medication at the right dose.
Long-Acting Injectables
Extended-release injectable medications that replace a daily pill and support consistent, long-term stability.
Outpatient Detox
Physician-supervised outpatient withdrawal management, with medication support and close daily follow-up.
Supportive Psychotherapy
Talk-based support integrated with your medical care, focused on coping skills and steady, measurable progress.
Care led by a triple board-certified physician
Wave Treatment Centers is led by Dr. Jonathan Beatty, a triple board-certified physician in psychiatry & neurology, addiction medicine and pain medicine, and a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. With more than 18 years of experience, he treats the cases other practices send onward — including complex and treatment-resistant presentations.
Because Wave combines everyday psychiatric care with advanced, interventional options under one roof, your plan can evolve as you do — from medication management to TMS, Spravato or ketamine — without starting over with a new provider.
Meet Dr. BeattyYour first appointment
Your first visit is a thorough evaluation. You’ll find a welcoming environment where our highly trained staff work to understand your history, your symptoms, and what you’re hoping to change.
While an evaluation is not a guarantee of a prescription, if medication is deemed appropriate, we’ll work closely with you to ensure you understand the risks and benefits. Together we’ll outline a personalized plan and the next steps that fit your life.
Most new patients are seen within one to two weeks — and care is available both in person and through secure, HIPAA-compliant telemedicine across Pennsylvania, Florida and New Jersey.
Opioid Use Disorder FAQ
Isn’t MAT just replacing one drug with another?
No. Medications like buprenorphine and naltrexone are prescribed and monitored to stabilize the brain, stop withdrawal and cravings, and let you rebuild your life. This is evidence-based medicine, endorsed by every major medical body.
What is Sublocade?
Sublocade is a once-monthly buprenorphine injection that delivers steady medication without a daily pill — removing the burden of remembering doses and reducing the risk of relapse.
How fast can I be seen?
We make every effort to see new patients quickly, because timely treatment for opioid use disorder can be life-saving.
Ready when you are.
Reaching out takes courage. Your conversation with us is confidential, compassionate, and pressure-free — schedule whenever you’re ready.
