A new buprenorphine injection is coming soon.Nearly two decades after buprenorphine was approved to treat opiate addiction, a long acting injectable form was approved. This monthly injection is called sublocade. Now,…
A New Addiction Treatment Product That Changes EverythingAbout one month ago, as of the writing of this post, Mylan has released a generic version of the Suboxone Sublingual Film. It is so…
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…
Podcasts About Addiction And Recovery What are the best recovery podcasts? First, I should explain what a podcast is. For those of you who have not heard the term before,…
A subcutaneous solution to opioid addiction treatment What do surgical implants have to do with opioid addiction treatment? By placing an implant device under the skin to steadily release medication,…
How do I know if I have an addiction neurology problem? Drug use often puts a strain on the human nervous system. Hence, after many years of persistent using, damage…
How To Save A Life I was watching a CPR video this morning. The American Heart Association produced this short and simple YouTube video. While it demonstrated the basics of…
Jumping On The MAT Bandwagon If you are looking for an addiction treatment center for opioid addiction, you may notice that many now offer MAT. When it comes to residential…
What is the best way to find help close by? If you are ready to quit opiates or opioids, you may want to start by looking for an experienced doctor.…
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…