ZubSolv: Is this medication the future of medication-assisted treatment of opioid addiction?

What is ZubSolv and what makes it better than other opioid addiction treatments?

If you are familiar with buprenorphine-treatment with Suboxone, then you will easily understand what ZubSolv is and how this sublingual tablet works. In fact, ZubSolv is very similar to Suboxone. To start, they both have the same active ingredients, buprenorphine and naloxone. Yet, there are differences between Suboxone and ZubSolv. Continue reading “ZubSolv: Is this medication the future of medication-assisted treatment of opioid addiction?”

I am dope sick. Help! How long will the withdrawal last?

What does it mean to be dope sick when you use heroin?

Dope sick simply means that you are going into withdrawal after you run out of heroin, or whatever opiate or opioid you are using. For people whom have never been addicted to heroin or have had a painkiller addiction, it seems like the solution is easy. Just get through it! It will soon be over and you will be free of this dependence. If you are now or have ever been dependent on an opioid, I apologize for even writing the last three sentences. Opioid withdrawal is so unpleasant, that it is offensive to hear people tell you that you can just wait it out until it is over. Continue reading “I am dope sick. Help! How long will the withdrawal last?”

How Long Do I Need To Wait To Take Suboxone After Taking Methadone?

If methadone is such a bad drug, why do we use it to treat addiction?

As you are probably aware, methadone has a terrible reputation. People believe that it gets into the bones and rots the teeth of the methadone user. There is no truth to these methadone myths. While it is true that methadone can be dangerous if misused, under the care of a licensed treatment program, it can be safe and highly effective. Especially in today’s world of tainted heroin, methadone can be the best option available. Dangerous fentanyl analogs found in street heroin wreak havoc with the user’s opioid receptors and make it difficult for any medical addiction treatment to work. Yet, methadone’s unique properties make it an ideal treatment in this situation. Continue reading “How Long Do I Need To Wait To Take Suboxone After Taking Methadone?”

What Is The Success Rate Of Suboxone Treatment?

How well does it really work?

You are interested in Suboxone treatment for opiate addiction, but you want to know what are your chances for success. Additionally, you would like to know how it compares to other treatments. So, what is the success rate of Suboxone treatment? Continue reading “What Is The Success Rate Of Suboxone Treatment?”

Methadone To Suboxone: The Right Way To Make The Switch

Making the switch to a safer and easier opioid addiction treatment plan

Transitioning from Methadone to Suboxone can be done. However, if you are on methadone and doing well without any problems, you may want to continue with it. Experts consider Methadone to be the gold standard of treatment for opiate and opioid addiction. Yet, if you are not happy with the restrictive lifestyle and risks of Methadone, you may be interested in making the switch. Continue reading “Methadone To Suboxone: The Right Way To Make The Switch”

By The Grace Of God – One Addict’s Secret To Staying Clean

By the Grace of God. One addict’s secret to staying clean

“By the grace of God, I am clean today.” That is what my friend told me when I asked him how he did it. From everything I know about addiction, it should have been impossible. Or, at least, it should have been nearly impossible. Continue reading “By The Grace Of God – One Addict’s Secret To Staying Clean”