01-20-2020Methadone and Beer: A Dangerous MixConsuming a combination of alcohol and Methadone medication is a hazardous activity that can lead to serious health problems or…
01-07-2020The National Institutes of Health Work to HEAL Communities Plagued with Opioid AddictionIt’s well established that modern opioid treatment programs, such as medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs are an effective approach to addressing…
01-03-2020Will Methadone or Suboxone® Show in a Drug Screening?Methadone and Suboxone® help patients manage their withdrawal symptoms and cravings during medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Since they count as opioids, some…
12-31-2019Tips for Raising Drug-Free Kids in High SchoolWhen you keep communication open between you and your child, it makes it easier for them to talk about drugs….
12-27-2019Senior Citizen Opioid AddictionYoung people between the ages of 18 and 25 years are the largest section of the population that abuse prescription…
12-24-2019How to Get on a Methadone ProgramMedication-assisted treatment (MAT) with methadone helps patients manage withdrawal symptoms and learn recovery skills. If you need help with opioid…
12-19-2019How Long Does Naloxone Block Opioid Receptors?Naloxone, also known as the branded medicine Narcan®, reverses an opioid overdose by blocking opioid receptors. Since it has no…
12-17-2019The Dangers of Snorting, Smoking or Injecting Suboxone® (Buprenorphine Insufflation)The medication buprenorphine and its compound prescription medication Suboxone are highly effective and popularly used in programs based on medication-assisted treatment (MAT)….
12-02-2019Anti-Anxiety Medication and OpioidsWhen a person experiences persistent anxiety, it may be a sign of anxiety disorder. A large number of people experience…
