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IOP vs. Rehab: Which is Best for You?
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) offer similar therapeutic services as inpatient rehab, but patients live at home instead of at the facility.
Vivitrol vs. Suboxone: Which is Best for You?
Both Vivitrol and Suboxone are anti-craving medications used to treat substance abuse issues. But, they are different medications and have different advantages and use cases.
A Simple Guide to Methadone Dosing
The goal of methadone dosing is to reduce cravings and stop withdrawal symptoms without giving off the high. Dosages are constantly adjusted and monitored, per federal opioid treatment standards.
Vivitrol Drug Interactions: Mixing Alcohol & Medication with Vivitrol
Vivitrol can be taken with most medications without adverse issues. The major exception is opioids. Using opioids while on Vivitrol can be deadly, while drinking alcohol while on Vivitrol is generally just unpleasant.
Vivitrol Side Effects: What to Expect After the Vivitrol Injection
Vivitrol for alcohol or drug addiction is well tolerated with few side effects that are mild and generally go away with time.
Vivitrol: What is Vivitrol? How Does Vivitrol Work?
Vivitrol is used to treat drug and alcohol addiction. The medication is given as a shot by a medical professional once a month and helps prevent cravings.
Opioid Use Disorder: Diagnosis, Signs, Causes & Treatment
Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is the official name for addiction to opioid drugs, which is a chronic brain disease. Opioids include illegal drugs like heroin, as well as prescribed pain medications like Oxycodone, hydrocodone or morphine.
Addiction Treatment: Medications + Therapies
There are five FDA-approved maintenance medications to treat addiction, as well as medications used off-label and in detox. All major health organizations recommend combining medications with talk therapy to treat substance abuse addiction. There are various inpatient and outpatient options for therapy.
Types and Brands of Methadone (Methadose, Dolophine)
There are no clinical differences between the various types or brands of methadone. The milligram total of medication is what is important.
What is a Suboxone Clinic?
Suboxone clinics are outpatient, used only for opioids and usually covered by insurance.
IOP: What is an IOP Program?
Unlike going away to inpatient rehab, IOP patients live at home. They come to the clinic 3-4 days a week for group and individual therapies.
What’s the Difference Between Methadone and Suboxone?
Suboxone and methadone are two different medications that are both used to treat opioid use disorder. Suboxone is usually the first-choice option.