Month: November 2019
Dangers of Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are a popular treatment for a variety of disorders, including anxiety and sleep. While short-term use of benzodiazepines is…
How to Taper Properly from Methadone
Abruptly stopping methadone treatment can lead to significant withdrawal symptoms that result in intense mental and physical discomfort. It is…
Anxiety and Methadone
Many people who have opioid addiction also have a co-occurring mental health condition like anxiety. Some patients who take methadone…
Signs Your Teen Might Have an Opioid Addiction
With opioid addiction so prevalent in the United States, you may worry about your teenager’s well-being. The medical community and…
Does Methadone Make You Gain Weight?
Opioid addiction and recovery put your mind and body through many changes. Some patients who take methadone in medication-assisted treatment…
Methadone Myths and Realities
Methadone is a synthetic opioid medication used to treat opioid addiction by eliminating withdrawal symptoms and helping to control cravings….
How to Stop a Painkiller Addiction
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, between 8 and 12% of people with opioid prescriptions develop opioid use disorder….
5 Healthy Living Habits During Recovery
When you take the journey to addiction recovery, you commit to living a healthier lifestyle. Taking additional measures to improve…
