The Effects of Combining Cannabis and Suboxone
Marijuana legalization is happening in many states, but can it assist with opioid addiction? The legalization of both recreational and medicinal marijuana remains a significant political priority for many in the United States. Currently, 38 out of 50 states permit the use of cannabis for medical purposes, while 24 states have legalized recreational use. Nonetheless, […]
Why MAT Isn’t Just Replacing One Addiction With Another
One of the sharpest controversies in the field of addiction treatment revolves around whether medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is just replacing one addiction with another. Much of the MAT controversy in addiction treatment centers on the use of methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone to treat drug addiction. These medications interact with the same opioid receptors in the […]
