Do You Know Why Suboxone Doesn’t Work?
Suboxone is supposed to be the gold standard of opioid addiction treatment. I don't understand why Suboxone doesn't work. Have you had a bad Suboxone experience? You were expecting the…
Suboxone is supposed to be the gold standard of opioid addiction treatment. I don't understand why Suboxone doesn't work. Have you had a bad Suboxone experience? You were expecting the…
By Dr. Leeds, osteopathic physician and deprescribing specialist, with over two decades of experience in treating medication and drug dependence and addiction, including opioid dependence with buprenorphine. Why does Suboxone…
Shouldn't I feel better when I take Suboxone? You should feel better when you take Suboxone after quitting opioids, and most people do. Yet, the first dose can make you…
My patient, the addicted rock star. Leaving active addiction behind and moving forward in life with a clear head can feel as exhilarating as walking out on stage in front…
Why would I want to avoid the gold standards in treatment for opioid addiction? There is some disagreement in the addiction treatment literature on how effective addiction treatment is without…
What is the best advice for parents of addicts? Being the parent of an addicted child does not necessarily mean that you have a young teenage boy or girl hiding…
Does Suboxone cause depression?Using opioids can be depressing. In the beginning, they solve a problem. If you were prescribed opioids for pain, you may have been happy to find a…
Is the methadone effect on memory loss real or is it a myth? There are many myths about methadone. While there are real risks and problems associated with methadone, for…
Can opiates cause high blood pressure?Many drugs do cause high blood pressure. Cocaine, amphetamine, and meth are some well known drugs that can raise blood pressure and put a strain…
Do you know how to clean your system while pregnant and using drugs? Many people may make wrong assumptions about a woman who is pregnant and using drugs. They may…