Does Suboxone Make Your Feet Swell?
Why does Suboxone make your feet and legs swell? Have you noticed since starting Suboxone treatment that your ankles and feet seem to be a bit swollen? What does it…
Are You A Rock Star With An Addiction Problem?
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…
The Consequences Of Substance Use Disorder And How To Avoid Them.
What are the consequences of substance use disorder? Are you concerned about substance abuse and how it can affect your mental health? You may have started out using a psychoactive…
Can You Quit Opioids And Skip Suboxone And Methadone Altogether?
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…
A Guide for Parents of Addicted Children Waiting For The Other Shoe To Drop
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…
What Does Heroin Look And Smell Like? What does Heroin Smell Like When You Are Addicted?
What does heroin smell like? Like many chemical compounds, pure heroin is odorless. So, if you were to walk through a research lab, past a workbench with an open container…
Does Suboxone Make You Depressed When You Take It For Opioid Addiction?
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…
Methadone Effect on Memory Loss: How Does Methadone Work on The Brain?
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…
Do You Know How to Detox Drugs Out of Your System When Pregnant?
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…
Why We Do Not Provide Methadone Maintenance Treatment In Our Clinic
What is methadone maintenance therapy? In the 1960s, Dr. Vincent Dole and his wife, Dr. Marie Nyswander, developed the original methadone maintenance program in New York City. At the time,…