Tips for Enjoying a Sober Holiday Season With Friends And Family
What holidays are most difficult to get through drug or alcohol free? You are probably wondering why I am writing about the holidays and holiday sobriety in April. We are…
Top Movies About Drug Addiction: Which Movie Inspired You Most?
Were you inspired by a movie to get help for an addiction? There have been many movies made on the topic of addiction and movies made about drug addicts. Some…
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…
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…
Why Is Suboxone Making Me Feel Worse?
Shouldn't I feel better when I take Suboxone? You should feel better when you take Suboxone after quitting opioids. However, when you take Suboxone for the first time, you may…
6 Steps to Help a Loved One with Suboxone Addiction
Can a person be addicted to Suboxone? What is Suboxone used for in drug treatment? It is used to help people to quit using opioids, such as heroin, fentanyl, or…
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…
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…
Is Cocaine Physically or Psychologically Addictive? Do You Know How To Stop Doing Cocaine?
Is cocaine physically addictive? What does it mean to be physically addicted? Is it possible for your body to be addicted? As it turns out, addiction is a condition defined…