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Drugs and Pregnancy: What Happens If Your Baby Tests Positive For Drugs or Alcohol?
Doctors test for drugs while pregnant and screen newborns for drugs and alcohol. Exposures are usually reported. What happens next depends on the mother and the state laws.
Subutex: What is Subutex? (With Photos)
The Subutex brand was discontinued in 2011, but the word is used to describe buprenorphine-only medication, as opposed to Suboxone which also contains naloxone for a safeguard.
Heroin Abscess (Photos + Treatment)
An abscess from IV drug use is a mass or pus & bacteria under the skin. The infection can be life-threatening.
Sublocade: The “Suboxone Shot”
Sublocade is buprenorphine (the same medication in Suboxone) given as a monthly injection. It is used to treat moderate to severe opioid addiction.
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.