Benzodiazepines, commonly referred to as "benzos," are a class of medications widely prescribed for their anxiolytic, sedative, and muscle-relaxant properties. They are often utilized in the treatment of anxiety disorders,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In the world of recovery, there are oft-repeated sayings and stories for nearly any issue a newly recovering person may face. For example, if you go to 12-step meetings, you…