Can I switch from Suboxone to Methadone? Should I consider it?
Is It Possible To Go From Suboxone Films To Methadone Maintenance? At first glance, this question may seem to be a little crazy to people who know about medication-assisted treatment…
I forgot my Suboxone on vacation. How can I get Suboxone today?
The Situation: You Forgot Your Suboxone on Vacation Patients on Suboxone treatment sometimes realize mid-vacation that they forgot to pack their medication. The realization often comes with a wave of…
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…
Does Suboxone Make Your Feet Swell?
By Dr. Leeds, osteopathic physician and deprescribing specialist, with over two decades of experience in treating medication and drug dependence and addiction, including opioid dependence with buprenorphine. Why does Suboxone…
Why Is Suboxone Making Me Feel Worse?
Shouldn't I feel better when I take Suboxone? You should feel better when you take Suboxone after quitting opioids, and most people do. Yet, the first dose can make you…
Are You A Rock Star With An Addiction Problem?
My patient, the addicted rock star. Leaving active addiction behind and moving forward in life with a clear head can feel as exhilarating as walking out on stage in front…
Can You Quit Opioids And Skip Suboxone And Methadone Altogether?
Why would I want to avoid the gold standards in treatment for opioid addiction? There is some disagreement in the addiction treatment literature on how effective addiction treatment is without…
Does Suboxone Make You Depressed When You Take It For Opioid Addiction?
Does Suboxone cause depression?Using opioids can be depressing. In the beginning, they solve a problem. If you were prescribed opioids for pain, you may have been happy to find a…
Methadone Effect on Memory Loss: How Does Methadone Work on The Brain?
Is the methadone effect on memory loss real or is it a myth? There are many myths about methadone. While there are real risks and problems associated with methadone, for…
Do Opioids Affect Heart Rate or Blood Pressure? Do Opiates Raise Blood pressure?
Can opiates cause high blood pressure?Many drugs do cause high blood pressure. Cocaine, amphetamine, and meth are some well known drugs that can raise blood pressure and put a strain…