Suboxone is a medicine that is comprised of two drugs buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine helps to minimize the symptoms of opioid withdrawal, while naloxone helps to block the effect of opioids. Suboxone is designed to be used in the short to medium term,...
In recent years, opioid addiction has become a major problem in Kentucky. What complicates things is that opioids are useful medicines when taken the right way i.e. to relieve or treat chronic pain. The downside is that they’re prone to abuse and highly addictive....
Substance abuse doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Environment, background, and mental health all contribute to someone’s desire to dull the pain or distract themselves. Anxiety is common in addiction cases and impacts the path people take toward self-medication and the...
Admitting you have a problem is hard enough, but it’s even harder if you are struggling to get into rehab to get support for your addiction. There are several reasons why you might be turned away from a rehab center, whether due to insurance issues or a lack of...
Drug and alcohol addiction can cause a lot of damage to the lives of addicts and their families. Luckily, there are many treatment facilities across that country that are dedicated to helping addicts on the way to recovery, and to stay sober when they leave. The...
Addicts come in all shapes and sizes, and there are so many substances out there that can cause addiction. It is important to make sure we understand the different ways of being able to treat and deal with addiction, and one of the key ways of being able to achieve...