The Difference Between Methadone and Suboxone
Thursday, 21 September 2017
An overview: Methadone and Suboxone are the two leading medications used in the treatment of opioid addiction. Methadone has been utilized in opioid treatment in the United States since the late 1960’s. Suboxone was introduced in 2002. Methadone and suboxone are in widespread use around the world due to their proven benefit in the treatment
- Published in Addiction Recovery, Buprenorphine, Current Drug Trends, Drug Facts, Drug Safety, Heroin, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Methadone, Methadone Clinics, Naloxone, Opioid Recovery, Suboxone, Treatment and Recovery
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International Overdose Awareness Day
Monday, 21 August 2017
Celebrate Life By Coming Together is a free family event open to the public. This event will remember, celebrate, empower, and encourage the loved ones of those impacted by overdose; support those who are in recovery from substance use; and give hope to the community. This event will have food, bounce houses, games, resource tables,
FDA To Lower Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes
Tuesday, 01 August 2017
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it intends to lower the allowable level of nicotine contained in cigarettes. The linked article states that approximately 35 million people still smoke in America (a new historical low) although hundreds of thousands die each year in the U.S. from tobacco-related illnesses. The American Heart Association
- Published in Addiction in Media, Brain Science, Cigarettes, Current Drug Trends, FDA, Nicotine dependency, Smoking Cessation, Tobacco
Attorney Struggled With Addiction
Monday, 24 July 2017
There is an interesting life story and profile of addiction in the New York Times regarding an attorney and family man who finally succumbed to chronic drug use. Peter was a high powered Silicon Valley attorney who was well respected and capable, but who hid a powerful addiction for years before dying of a systemic
- Published in Addiction, Alcoholism, Denial, Drug Addiction, Drug Overdose, Heroin, Opioid Addiction, Street Drugs