Is buprenorphine the same as methadone? We have been in the midst of an opioid overdose epidemic for many years now. While there are many approaches to treating opioid addiction,…
What is it like, growing up with drug-addicted parents? Do you have an addicted father, an addicted mother, or both? “My children’s father is an addict,” my patient stated over…
Do alternative rehab centers offer an IOP addiction treatment alternative? What is IOP? Traditional Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) require patients to attend group sessions throughout the week. In addition to…
The Ashton Manual: A Guide to Safe Benzodiazepine Tapering The Ashton Manual is the most widely referenced guide for tapering off benzodiazepines. Written by the late Professor C. Heather Ashton…
Where are the best halfway houses in South Florida? Will a luxury sober living near me keep my son safe? What is the best safe sober living South Florida has…
What Is Benzo Belly? Benzo belly is the informal term for the gastrointestinal symptoms that frequently occur during benzodiazepine tapering and withdrawal. These symptoms include abdominal bloating, cramping, nausea, constipation,…
Are drug dealers promoting the new super-potent opioids, metonitazene and para-fluorofentanyl? Heroin users rarely know what they are getting anymore. What do their dealers tell them? Has a drug dealer…
Is there such a thing as weed withdrawal? As the budding marijuana industry in the United States pushes forward with its campaign to promote the health benefits of medical cannabis,…
Is breaking the cycle of drug addiction possible? How can we stop the cycle of addiction? Why is it that people who develop a substance use disorder enter an addictive…
Should medical cannabis be avoided when starting Suboxone? There is some confusion over the use of marijuana during medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. People who are starting Suboxone…