Is Marijuana A Gateway Drug?
Could marijuana be a gateway to other, more dangerous drugs? In recent years, the reputation of marijuana has changed dramatically. For decades, experts warned us of the dangers of this…
Could Naltrexone Be A Cure For Meth And Cocaine Addiction?
Is it possible that naltrexone tablets could help people kick their speed habit? Naltrexone is an opioid blocker that comes in the form of an oral tablet. It has been…
Can I Go To Online Drug Rehab From Home?
There has been a lot of talk in the media about the future of medicine. We have seen robot surgeries and artificially intelligent systems making a better medical diagnosis than…
A Talk With Best-Selling Author and Psychiatrist, Anna Yusim, M.D.
Dr. Anna Yusim is the author of the best-selling book, "Fulfilled: How the Science of Spirituality Can Help You Live a Happier, More Meaningful Life". Every day, more and more people…
Testing Heroin For Fentanyl
Harm Reduction Saves Lives
In other parts of the country and the world, safe injection sites are saving the lives of heroin users. An important part of this harm reduction system is the testing of heroin for fentanyl. The purpose of testing heroin is to ensure that the drug user has real heroin and not deadly, potent fentanyl. (more…)
Snorting Tapentadol: Five Important Tips
What is Tapentadol? Surprisingly, there are many questions on the online forums about snorting Tapentadol. So, what is this drug? Another name for this potent opioid is Nucynta. You may…
Substance Abuse Treatment Broward County Needs For The 21st Century
The New Recovery The substance abuse treatment Broward County should have, without a doubt, would certainly include Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). If you have followed this blog over the past…
Sublocade Senate Bill? Will The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 Address This 21st Century Treatment?
Senate Bill 2680, opioid addiction treatment and Sublocade There is a bill in congress now known as Senate Bill 2680. Could it possibly earn the nickname, "The Sublocade Senate Bill"?…
Sublocade Versus Probuphine: The Evolution of MAT
Sublocade versus Probuphine, which one is better? Sublocade and Probuphine are two of the newest medical treatments for opiate and opioid dependence. In fact, they could possibly become the new…
Observing International Overdose Awareness Day in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
How are we observing international overdose awareness day here in Broward County? Unfortunately, for the heroin and pill dealers, it is business as usual. In fact, I have already seen…