Frequently Asked Questions About Suboxone
First of all, what exactly is Suboxone? Suboxone is a prescription medication that is a form of an opioid drug. Unlike most other opioids, Suboxone is approved by the Food…
Suboxone vs Subutex: Which works best in addiction treatment?
What is buprenorphine? Buprenorphine is an old drug that has found an incredible new use in this new millennium. Originally intended for the treatment of pain, buprenorphine is now most…
Is there a generic Suboxone for treating opiate addiction?
The generics are here! Ever since the FDA decided to approve generic versions of Suboxone, there have been more choices for patients and significant savings. Additionally, as generics become available,…
What is an opiate? Can an opiate cure addiction?
Is it possible to cure addiction with an opiate? First of all, we should clear up the issue of defining opiate. While traditionally, "opiate" meant a drug derived from opium…
brixadi versus sublocade
Brixadi Versus Sublocade: Battle of the Buprenorphine Injections
A new buprenorphine injection is coming soon. Nearly two decades after buprenorphine was approved to treat opiate addiction, a long acting injectable form was approved. This monthly injection is called…
ZubSolv: Is this medication the future of medication-assisted treatment of opioid addiction?
What is ZubSolv and what makes it better than other opioid addiction treatments? If you are familiar with buprenorphine-treatment with Suboxone, then you will easily understand what ZubSolv is and…
I am dope sick. Help! How long will the withdrawal last?
What does it mean to be dope sick when you use heroin? Dope sick simply means that you are going into withdrawal after you run out of heroin, or whatever…
Tips to Practicing Better Emotional Hygiene
In recent years, there seems to have been a new trend that is (hopefully) here to stay: paying attention to how we feel. Throughout history, mental and emotional health has…
Specialized Testing Can Prevent Fentanyl Overdose
Do all doctors test for fentanyl? When an addiction treatment doctor orders urine drug tests, there are various choices. The basic drug test will test for heroin, morphine, methadone, marijuana,…
Have you ever known anyone who has quit heroin?
Why is heroin so hard to quit? Heroin addiction, and opiate addiction in general, is very difficult to quit long-term. The withdrawal symptoms are a big part of why it…