Synthetic Opioid Addiction and Treatment
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, synthetic opioids became the United States’ top cause of drug overdose in 2016. That year, synthetic opioid drug overdoses
February 22, 2023
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We want to keep you informed with knowledge that can change your life, which is why we have created our blog to provide you with:
- New developments in addiction, treatment and recovery
- Answers to your most commonly asked questions
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Heart Health And Opioids
Opioids have a variety of side effects, including the potential for addiction. They can help patients with severe pain when taken as directed, but they
February 22, 2023
What’s Stronger — Methadone or Dilaudid?
Opioids have different levels of strength and various purposes in medical settings. The medicines used in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) count as opioids, but they interact
February 22, 2023
Benefits of Adding Counseling to Methadone Treatment
Opioid addiction has physical, emotional and social elements. Methadone maintenance treatment involves the use of medicine to address the physical aspects of addiction. When you
February 22, 2023
Outpatient Methadone Treatment Benefits
When looking for opioid addiction treatment for yourself or a loved one, you can choose from inpatient or outpatient options. While inpatient care involves checking
February 22, 2023
Facts About Drug Addiction and Pregnancy
Many people who abuse drugs have no interest in addiction treatment until they have to consider their children. For women, becoming pregnant may be the
February 22, 2023
Does Age Matter in Methadone Treatment?
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with methadone has decades of use in the field of addiction care. It relieves the cravings and withdrawal symptoms that occur during
February 22, 2023
Treating Oxycodone Addiction
Some patients develop opioid addiction due to misuse of oxycodone, which is also known by the brand name OxyContin®. This opioid painkiller helps many patients get relief from severe pain, but it also
February 22, 2023
Suboxone® and Alcohol Interactions and Risks
As with any medication, Suboxone can have interactions and side effects that require careful attention. If you’re taking Suboxone, it’s important to understand how it
February 22, 2023
Can You Die From Opioid Withdrawal?
During opioid withdrawal, you can experience a wide range of uncomfortable symptoms. But can someone die from opioid withdrawal? While it doesn’t directly cause death,
February 22, 2023
How Patients Take Methadone for Opioid Use Disorder
Methadone serves as the addiction field’s gold standard for medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for treating opiate addiction. If you plan to enter a MAT program or
February 22, 2023
4 Ways to Manage Opioid Cravings During Recovery
Cravings happen to many people working to recover from opioid use disorder. This symptom gives you the urge to use opioids in response to specific
February 22, 2023