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Treating Opioid Addiction While Pregnant: Are Methadone & Suboxone Safe During Pregnancy?
Doctors usually prescribe Buprenorphine (Subutex) or methadone as well as behavioral therapy to keep the mother and baby safe during pregnancy.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Substance Abuse – What’s Really Covered?
Yes, Blue Cross Blue Shield policies cover substance abuse treatment, including inpatient and outpatient rehab, as well as anti-craving medications like Suboxone or Vivitrol.
Methadone: What is Methadone? How does Methadone Work?
Methadone was the first of several medications approved by the FDA to treat opioid addiction.
Withdrawal Insomnia: How To Sleep During Withdrawals
Withdrawal is physically taxing. Restful sleep can help limit the severity of opiate detox symptoms, as well as promote healthy habits and decrease the chances of relapse.
Harm Reduction Definition: What Is Harm Reduction?
Harm Reduction refers to policies, programs and practices that reduce adverse consequences of the misuse of legal and illegal drugs without necessarily reducing drug consumption.
ISO Drug: Stronger Than Fentanyl
The relative scarcity of fentanyl on the illicit drug market, caused by China banning its production in August 2019, caused a new deadly drug to emerge Isotonitazine, known as ISO.
Probuphine: What Happened To The Suboxone Implant?
Probuphine is the brand name of a buprenorphine implant that was used in the treatment of opioid addiction, discontinued in October 2020.
How To Get Off Suboxone: Suboxone Taper Chart + Suboxone Withdrawal
When tapering off Suboxone, some people experience withdrawal symptoms. The recommended schedules can be aggressive, but go slow to stay comfortable.
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome: The Symptoms & Treatment of PAWS
PAWS symptoms can be physical, psychological, or social and can last as long as two years or even indefinitely.
Suboxone: What Is Suboxone? How Does It Work?
Suboxone is used to treat withdrawal symptoms of opioid addiction and can be continued for months or years to stabilize the brain and prevent cravings.
How Long Does Withdrawal Last? (An Opioid Detox Timeline)
While withdrawal symptoms are unpleasant and painful, they usually begin to improve within seventy-two hours. Within a week, there should be a significant decrease in acute symptoms.