Becoming a New Parent in Treatment
Motherhood is an incredibly awe-inspiring, life-changing experience, while often stressful for women with substance use disorder. Pregnancy rates among women who are actively using opioids show that there is a need for support for both expecting mothers and their developing fetuses to ensure that their safety is protected through treatment. Pregnancy and Addiction It’s been […]
Methadone vs. Buprenorphine: Similarities and Differences
When you’re considering treatment options for opioid addiction, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) will be one of the common programs you encounter. MAT is an effective option for many individuals, and there are two primary medications used in such programs — methadone and buprenorphine. Both medications are proven effective in treating opioid use disorder. We’ll break down the similarities […]
Will 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 patients worry that they will show up on drug tests for work or sports. These medicines infrequently appear on drug screenings, and patients have protections even if they show positive results. Learn more about […]
Maine’s Opioid Crisis & The Future
Maine’s Opioid Crisis & The Future In 2017, Maine found itself on a list that no state wants to be on. They became one of the top 10 states with the highest number of opioid overdose deaths in America. Overdose deaths in Maine had surpassed the national average of 14.6 deaths per 100,000 residents with […]
Jail Based Treatment of Addiction
Finding yourself in jail is tough. Finding yourself there while also in the grip of a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) can be overwhelming, not to mention painful both physically and mentally. More and more of America’s jail population is arriving behind bars with serious addiction problems, especially opioid addictions in recent years. The challenge facing […]
Narcan® 101: What You Need to Know to Save Someone’s Life
The opioid crisis in America is continually increasing the number of overdose deaths every year, devastating the lives of people across the country. Ideally, someone with a substance use disorder should receive professional medical treatment to manage their addiction, but due to the stigma and nature of the disease, many continue to misuse opioids. For […]
Prevalence of Opioid Use Disorder in the Military
With the rigorous missions American troops take on while enlisted, many often seek out pain management from doctors to deal with the physical impact on their bodies or injuries they sustained. Opioid pain killers are the most commonly prescribed treatment for these ailments. A study has shown that over 40% of the US infantry has […]
How Long Does Buprenorphine Stay in Your System?
As someone taking buprenorphine or considering treatment, you may wonder how long it stays in your system. Every medication has a half-life, the length of time it circulates through the body. This half-life impacts how long you feel its effects and when it will show up on a drug screen. Learning how long buprenorphine stays […]
How Long After Methadone Can I Take Suboxone?
Contributor: Dr. Joseph Py, DO FASAM Patients in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) are prescribed methadone, buprenorphine or buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®, Zubsolv®, etc.), for opioid use disorder or, commonly, opioid addiction. These medications work due to their ability to eliminate withdrawal, decrease craving and normalize brain function. Similar to other treatments for medical disorders, a person […]
Suboxone® High: Everything You Should Know
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), an estimated 2.1 million people had an opioid use disorder (OUD) in 2016. The majority of people with OUD had an addiction to prescription pain pills. Over half a million people had an addiction to heroin. Every day, more than 130 people die in the United States after […]