Articles on Suboxone and Opioid Dependence
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, over 4 million people have abused opioid pain relievers in the past month. This statistic is staggering, and it points to the desperate need for treatment options when it comes to opiate dependence. Fortunately, in recent years there have been a number of advances in ….
Read more →
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, “The FDA has approved” several buprenorphine products, including a buccal film, a film, a sublingual tablet, and several transmucosal products that help treat opioid dependence. The most commonly prescribed of these drugs is Suboxone, which contains both buprenorphine and naloxone. While the naloxone in the ….
Read more →
Many people think opiate treatments are all the same. The two major drugs on the market for preventing opiate withdrawal are methadone and Suboxone. These are two very different drugs and are never prescribed together. There are also subtle differences between the rehab centers that handle Suboxone and methadone, although some centers handle both. Due ….
Read more →
As stated by the Santa Clara County Government, “Unlike methadone and other clinics, the Suboxone Treatment Program is office-based.” Though some rehab centers do still offer buprenorphine treatment to patients, most individuals prefer the perks of getting their Suboxone from a doctor’s office. But how does office-based Suboxone treatment work? Office-based vs. Clinic-based Treatment Methadone, ….
Read more →
Normally, most individuals with opioid addiction do not require inpatient care. However, the severity of one’s condition may increase the necessity for a more intensive treatment option like inpatient care, and addiction to a drug like Suboxone does often occur in one who has already struggled with addiction for a long time. Ultimately, it depends ….
Read more →
With all of the treatments available for opiate addiction, it is difficult to know which one is right for you. The first step is to talk to your doctor about your options. They will usually mention all of the different types of treatment for your addiction. It is up to you to know which treatment ….
Read more →
When you are an opiate addict, many people stop listening to you. It is an unfortunate fact of addiction. Knowing what to say and being able to speak intelligently on a subject like your treatment can help you get the correct treatment faster than if you just allow your doctor to decide. A few things ….
Read more →
Suboxone is rapidly becoming a popular treatment for opiate addiction and opiate withdrawal. It promises fewer withdrawal symptoms and an easier withdrawal period, according to its manufacturer, Indivior Inc. When searching for a treatment for opiate withdrawal, Suboxone does have a proven record for easing withdrawal symptoms but there are a few things that you ….
Read more →
Subutex is a medication approved for the treatment of opiate dependence. It contains the active ingredients buprenorphine hydrochloride and naloxone hydrochloride dihydrate. It also goes by the name of buprenorphine, and works to reduce opiate cravings. The side effects of Subutex are many and varied. They range from something mild, such as cold or flu-like ….
Read more →
If you are interested in the use of Suboxone to overcome an addiction, it is important to learn as much as possible about this medication. Not only should you become familiar with the pros and cons of using the medication, but you also need to know how it works. This will allow you to better ….
Read more →