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Misconceptions about Maintenance Treatment
Addiction treatment, called MAT, or medication-assisted treatment, is a highly effective evidence-based method of helping those with substance use disorder…
California Fentanyl Crisis
With fentanyl addiction rising in California, the state is facing a new drug crisis. In 2017, deaths from synthetic opioids,…
COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease 2019: How to Stay Safe
The media whirlwind concerning the current outbreak of COVID-19 has been nothing short of overwhelming. With social media giving us…
Suboxone® (Opioids) and Gabapentin
Opioid medications like Suboxone® have drug interactions with a variety of medicines. One of these medications, gabapentin, treats seizures and nerve…
What Is the Opioid-Sparing Effect?
With opioid misuse and overdose rates at high levels, many doctors want to find alternative treatments to opioids for pain….
What Are the Most Commonly Misused Opioids?
Opioids come in many forms with different administration methods, potencies and appearances. Some opioids have higher rates of misuse due…
Codeine Addiction Treatment and Common Symptoms
Codeine is an opiate used to treat acute or moderate pain. Because codeine disrupts the brain’s pain-relieving functionality, users can…
Alcohol and Methadone: A Dangerous Combination
Methadone and alcohol shouldn’t be taken together. The side effects of combining these two substances can be severe and impair…
How Much Stronger Is Oxymorphone Than Oxycodone?
Severe pain can interfere with daily activities, making life difficult. While some pain-relieving medications can provide temporary relief, they seldom…
How Attachment Style can Impact Addiction
Those who think addiction is a choice or merely a behavioral defect may be unaware of how early development can…