Why do opioid withdrawal symptoms make opioid detox so difficult? When a person who is addicted to opioids is told that they must quit taking opiate or opioid drugs, their…
What is safe to take with naltrexone, and what is not safe to take with naltrexone? Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist drug, which means that it blocks opioid receptors. It…
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 Importance of Nutrition on Addiction Recovery Nutrition is often overlooked in the addiction recovery process. When a person is addicted to a dangerous substance the first priority is to…
Are there significant health benefits of cycling daily during the early months of Suboxone medication assisted treatment? A well-known cornerstone of addiction recovery is regular, healthy physical activity. Bike riding…
Is it possible for Suboxone, Subutex, ZubSolv, or Bunavail to cause urinary hesitancy in males and female urinary hesitancy? Can Suboxone cause urinary retention? Has anyone had trouble urinating after…
Can Methadone Give You High Blood Pressure? When people take methadone or when they plan to go to a methadone maintenance clinic, to take methadone for opiate addiction treatment, they…
Naltrexone is a medication that is used to treat both alcohol dependence and opioid dependence. Naltrexone is a prescription medication that is classified as an opioid antagonist. That means that…
What occurs when you practice morning mindfulness meditation? Have you tried to meditate when you first wake up in the morning? Have you ever meditated at all? If not, you…
