Buprenorphine (Suboxone®) is medicine used in medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. This medication bonds with a person’s opioid receptors, which cancels out the effects of opioids, such as heroin or fentanyl, and reduces cravings for opioid substances. It is a useful method of treatment for individuals in recovery from opioid use disorder. Buprenorphine […]
It can be easy to miss a dose despite your best intentions when taking Buprenorphine (Suboxone®.) While missing a dose of Buprenorphine (Suboxone®) is not immediately harmful, if multiple doses are missed, it can lead to several unpleasant outcomes. This month we will answer some of the most common and pressing questions you might have […]
Buprenorphine (Suboxone®) is the brand name for many drugs used to treat those with opioid use disorder includes two main ingredients: Buprenorphine and Naloxone, which act to block opioid receptors, decrease cravings, and reverse the effect opioids have on the body. When combined to create Buprenorphine (Suboxone®), these drugs work together to prevent withdrawal […]
Buprenorphine (Suboxone®) is an incredibly effective tool that increases the likelihood that a person avoids relapse by blocking the effects of an opioid. In some studies, Buprenorphine (Suboxone®) has reduced relapse rates by 75%. Buprenorphine (Suboxone®) should always be used under the supervision of medical professionals who can adjust your dose and ensure that […]
Fentanyl is a synthetic (man-made) opioid that has recently been storming the nation. Clinicians have been buzzing about it, rehab centers are admitting more fentanyl-dependent patients, and Hulu just made a documentary about it. It’s been around for years, but lately it has (overwhelmingly) risen in popularity. If fentanyl has been around since the 1950s, […]
Heroin is a synthetic opioid derived from morphine, found naturally in opium poppy plants. Heroin works by affecting the opioid receptors in the brain, which causes feelings of pleasure, pain relief, and calmness. It is a powerful substance that can quickly lead to physical dependence after repeated use. If you have become physically dependent on […]
Heroin is a potent synthetic opioid made from morphine. It is made from the opium poppy plant’s seed pod. Heroin has analgesic properties and can relieve both mental and physical pain. The results of heroin use are described as an incredible surge of euphoria that promotes a sense of well-being and eliminates anxiety. Heroin is […]
Heroin is a highly potent synthetic opioid manufactured from morphine, which comes from the seeds of the opium poppy plant. The flowering plant Papaver Somniferum, also known as the poppy plant, produces opium, was cultivated in Southwest Asia, and is used to make numerous analgesics. To make heroin, manufacturers must first convert it to morphine. […]
The decision to stop using heroin is often hindered by difficulties and hardship. When a person decides that they want to leave their substance use behind it should be celebrated, and also met with an understanding of what happens next in regards to withdrawals, as well as the available options for detoxification and sobriety. While […]
