Fishhook Effect
Fishhook Effect What is the difference between a fishhook and a paperclip? It's the barb. The sharp, triangular part at the beginning of the hook. It's the point of entry,…
Diabetes and Addiction
Diabetes and Addiction: The Nature Of Chronic Illness This article is not about people who have both diabetes and addiction. Rather, I would like to compare and contrast the two…
Opiate VS Opioid. What is the difference?
Opiate VS Opioid What is an opiate? The word opiate generally refers to naturally occurring drugs that bind to receptors found in the human body known as opioid receptors. Opiates are…
Heroin Overdose: How to Prevent and Survive
What is Heroin Overdose? Heroin overdose happens when a drug user who is taking heroin to get high takes too much heroin and has unpleasant side effects, possibly leading to…
Suboxone VS Subutex
Suboxone VS Subutex Why do doctors prefer prescribing Suboxone over Subutex? Some patients complain that the additional ingredient in Suboxone, which is called Naloxone, causes side effects. They ask their…
Suboxone or Rehab?
Suboxone VS Rehab What are Suboxone and Subutex? Should I take Suboxone or go to Rehab? There is no easy, one-size-fits-all answer to these questions. We will explore these…