Is Zofran Addictive? Dependency Risk Factors and Prevention
Is Zofran Addictive? The Short Answer Zofran (ondansetron) is not an addictive medication. It does not produce euphoria, does not affect the brain's reward system in the way that addictive…
Brixadi Copay Assistance Programs: Eligibility and Application
The Brixadi Copay Assistance Program is a financial support initiative designed to help patients afford their copayments for Brixadi, a medication used in the treatment of opioid use disorder. This…
Can Sublocade Cause Precipitated Withdrawal? Prevention Guide
Sublocade is a novel medication designed for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD). It is a long-acting formulation of buprenorphine, administered via subcutaneous injection, which allows for sustained release…
What Professions Have the Highest Rates of Substance Abuse?
Why does one profession have higher substance abuse rates than another? If you look at various articles and tables of addiction rates among different professions, there might not seem to…
Are Cities Helping or Hurting the Homeless Population?
What percentage of homeless are addicts? In 2019, I was travelling with family and friends to the Pacific Northwest. We were walking through downtown Seattle, and noted that there were…
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…
Do you know how to help an addict that has relapsed?
Does someone close to you have a problem with addiction?How do you know what to do when an addict relapses? First, I recommend taking a step back and gaining some…
LifeRing Secular Recovery Provides An Alternative To 12-Step Support Groups
I believe that the first step in recovering from drug addiction or alcoholism should be to see a doctor. There are medical treatments and psychological tools that can help you…
Journaling For Addiction Recovery And Making Money.
Journaling about your recovery can benefit you in many ways, including to help you to stay drug-free. Substance abuse and addiction are difficult issues to overcome. Even after going to…
Does Suboxone Clean Up The Mess Of Your Life?
No, but it makes it possible for you to start cleaning up. Of course, it is easier to ignore the mess. Getting high every day means that you don’t have…