Key Takeaways Zofran (ondansetron) is not addictive, and it does not cause physical dependence or withdrawal symptoms when it is stopped. It works by blocking 5-HT3 serotonin receptors in the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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 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…
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…