The media whirlwind concerning the current outbreak of COVID-19 has been nothing short of overwhelming. With social media giving us constant updates on the latest statistics, it has left people feeling overwhelmed and distraught about the possibility that they may contract the virus. It’s recommended for the American public to practice good hygiene and minimal contact to shield themselves from ...
Can I Take Methadone While Breastfeeding?
The field of addiction treatment considers methadone to be the treatment of choice for pregnant and breastfeeding women in medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Methadone can improve the health of both mother and child when taken as directed. Discover how you can participate in a safe MAT program while breastfeeding your baby. Methadone's Safety for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women Participating ...
Is Medication-Assisted Treatment Safe While Pregnant?
If you suspect that you may be pregnant and you are currently struggling with opioid addiction, it’s important to understand the effects of these drugs on an unborn child and the safest way to to prevent medical complications. With the rise of substance use disorders and opioid misuse in America, more and more people are at risk of the adverse effects of addiction, especially pregnant women. If ...
Opiate Withdrawal During Pregnancy – San Antonio, TX
When you find out you're pregnant, and have been using opiates, it's natural to want to stop using the drugs immediately. You want what’s best for the baby, and that's a great thing. However, it’s vitally important that opiate withdrawal during pregnant happen in an environment of medical supervision and support. The health and possibly life of your baby depends on transitioning from the opioids ...
SAMHSA Update on Buprenorphine Treatment
SAMHSA’s Advisory issued in early March 2016 provided substance abuse treatment professionals with a few new recommendations regarding buprenorphine treatment for opiate dependence. Your choice of either Zubsolv or Suboxone may be the biggest result of the Advisory. The Sublingual and Transmucosal Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder: Review and Update, brings exciting new information to ...
Passage of CARA: A New Hope for Opiate Recovery
We keep hearing about the opiate epidemic throughout this country, and we wonder how it’s possible to battle such a behemoth monster. Substance abuse treatment professionals who work in opiate recovery centers are excited to report that in February 2016 the Senate Judiciary Committee voted unanimously to approve the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA). The next step for this ...
