How to Recognize and Honor National Opioid Awareness Day
September 21 is National Opioid Awareness Day, an important time for people recovering from opioid addiction and their loved ones. This day is a reminder
September 20, 2023
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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
People at Highest Risk of Opioid Use Disorder
The opioid epidemic spans across America, affecting big cities and small towns in every state; while it’s a national issue, specific demographics are disproportionally affected.
August 13, 2021
24-Hour Opioid Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles
For people struggling with opioid addiction who don’t know where else to turn, BAART Programs Boyle Heights now offers 24/7 access to life-saving opioid treatment to Los
August 9, 2021
Restoring Energy Levels After Opioid Withdrawal
During recovery from opioid addiction, you may experience some withdrawal symptoms. Many patients find opioid withdrawal draining and need to find sources of energy. Many
July 1, 2020
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 offer deep and soothing relief
February 10, 2020
Anxiety and Methadone
Many people who have opioid addiction also have a co-occurring mental health condition like anxiety. Some patients who take methadone for opioid addiction have anxiety
November 18, 2019
Opiate Abuse: How It Sneaks Up On You – BAART Berlin, VT
Opiate abuse often sneaks up on you. You have an operation, or you throw your back out playing football in the front yard. Your doctor
April 28, 2017
Opiate Withdrawal While Pregnant – Turk St., San Francisco
The thought of opiate withdrawal while pregnant often scares women who are on pain killers, morphine, heroin or other opioids. It’s often easier to not
March 8, 2017