Is Methadone an Opiate or a Narcotic?
When choosing medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to treat opioid misuse, patients are commonly given methadone to help manage recovery. MAT programs may raise some questions about
November 21, 2022
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Methadone and Emotional Health: What You Need to Know
Methadone is an FDA-approved synthetic opioid agonist. Practitioners most commonly prescribe methadone to treat opioid use disorder (OUD). Methadone use often occurs within a patient-focused, medication-assisted
November 1, 2022
What is Rainbow Fentanyl?
What is Rainbow Fentanyl? For the past several years, the drug fentanyl has been making headlines around the country, contributing to a record-breaking rate of
September 30, 2022
When Can I Take Suboxone® After Opioid Use?
Generally, you will need to wait at least 12-24 hours after opioid use to begin treating withdrawal symptoms with Suboxone®. The kind of opioids used
August 11, 2022
Can You Drink Coffee While Taking Methadone?
Methadone is a safe, effective treatment for opioid addiction. It is most commonly used for opioid use disorder (OUD) because it acts as an agonist,
August 3, 2022
Benefits of Medication-Assisted Treatment
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a clinically effective treatment shown to minimize the need for inpatient detoxification. MAT, along with counseling and supportive services, can help
July 20, 2022
Can You Take Methadone While Pregnant?
Methadone is an opioid medication that helps treat a patient’s addiction to opioids without withdrawal symptoms. It’s usually recommended for people who want to recover
July 13, 2022
Responding to Doubters in Recovery
Taking the life-saving step to enter treatment for substance use disorder is one of the bravest and most impactful things a person can do. While
June 16, 2022
Hobbies that can Heal the Brain in Recovery
Opioid use disorder is a brain disease in which the habitual misuse of the substance, both prescription and illicit, can rewire the brain to prioritize
May 12, 2022
How Opioids Can Affect Sleep Patterns Negatively
Most people are aware that opioids can negatively affect many aspects of life. One problem opioids can cause is problems with sleep. They can create
May 3, 2022