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Enhancing Recovery with Medication-Assisted Treatment

August 7, 2023 No Comments

The road to recovery from drug addiction is multifaceted, combining various approaches to address the physical, psychological, and emotional aspects of substance dependence. One significant component of comprehensive addiction treatment is Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). This evidence-based approach has been proven to significantly enhance the effectiveness of addiction treatment, offering a valuable tool for those seeking

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methadone for heroin addiction

Methadone vs. Suboxone for Heroin Addiction

March 23, 2020 No Comments

Methadone vs. Suboxone for Heroin Addiction Table of Contents https://youtu.be/ywI3HMMEhvo Treatment of heroin addiction involves a combination of medication-assisted treatment and behavioral therapy.  The approach to the treatment matches the severity of addiction and the needs of every patient.  The most common medications for the treatment of heroin addiction are Methadone vs Suboxone.  But, which

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Intensive outpatient treatment

Buprenorphine Withdrawals: Detox Symptoms

February 28, 2020 No Comments

Buprenorphine Withdrawals https://youtu.be/Jt5ff7XYZzM Buprenorphine is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called mixed opioid agonist-antagonists, with Buprenorphine being a weak partial mu-opioid receptor agonist and a weak kappa-opioid receptor antagonist. It is available under many brand names such as Subutex, Belbuca, Sovenor, and Buprenex. While Buprenorphine can be a life saving

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Intensive outpatient treatment

Suboxone Treatment Plan

January 20, 2020 8 Comments

Before you move forward with a Suboxone treatment plan, you first need to understand the benefits of Suboxone and its uses for treating Opioid addiction.

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WHAT IS BUPRENORPHINE USED FOR?

November 14, 2019 3 Comments

What Is Buprenorphine Used For? In 2015, there have been more than 20.5 million Americans, age 12 and older, who have been diagnosed with opioid addiction. Luckily, for those who have come forward with their addiction problem, there are many treatment plans to choose from such a medication-assisted treatment. Most of those treatment plans, however,

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