NOW ACCEPTING PATIENTS: Kratom, 7-OH & Suboxone Treatment Available — (713) 467-6200
Physician-supervised withdrawal, Suboxone treatment, and chronic pain management - from Houston's triple boarded doctor.
Dr. Lai is one of the few physicians in Houston qualified to treat both substance dependence and chronic pain under the same roof — bringing 30 years of pain management expertise to every recovery plan.
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Struggling to stop using kratom or 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products? Physician-supervised detox with structured tapering, symptom management, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) gives you a far better chance of success than going cold turkey.
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Dr. Lai is a licensed Suboxone prescribing physician and buprenorphine provider in Houston, TX. We offer Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone), Sublocade monthly injections, and Vivitrol (naltrexone) as part of a comprehensive medication-assisted treatment program for opioid use disorder.
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Many patients who develop kratom or opioid dependence started because their pain was undertreated. Dr. Lai's interventional pain management expertise means you never have to choose between recovering from addiction and managing your pain.
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Kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) act on the same opioid receptors as prescription painkillers — which is why stopping can feel nearly impossible without medical support. Withdrawal symptoms typically begin within 12–24 hours of the last dose and can last days to weeks. Physician-supervised treatment significantly reduces the severity and duration of withdrawal while dramatically improving your chances of lasting recovery.
⦁ Anxiety and irritability
⦁ Insomnia and restless sleep
⦁ Muscle aches and cramps
⦁ Sweating and chills
⦁ Nausea and vomiting
⦁ Fatigue and low energy
⦁ Depression and mood swings
⦁ Intense cravings
⦁ Restless legs — especially at night
⦁ Comprehensive medical evaluation at your first visit
⦁ Structured tapering protocol to reduce withdrawal severity
⦁ Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) when clinically appropriate
⦁ Direct management of anxiety, insomnia, and muscle pain
⦁ Underlying pain treatment — addressing why you started using
⦁ Relapse prevention strategies and ongoing monitoring