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13OctOctober 13, 2021

How Naloxone Works in Treating Opioid Addiction

How Naloxone Works in Treating Opioid Addiction The United States suffered 70,630 overdose deaths in 2019, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. But many, if not all, of those suffering from an opioid overdose can be saved by the administration of naloxone as soon as an overdose is recognized or even suspected. EMTs, nurses, and many other medical professionals have been trained in how and when to administer naloxone to save lives. Here’s an overview of how naloxone works and how it helps in the fight against opioid addiction. What is Naloxone? Naloxone is what’s called an “opioid antagonist.” This simply...

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03JunJune 3, 2021

What to Know About Mental Health Addicition and Medication 1

What to Know About Mental Health, Addiction and Medication

What to know about mental health, addiction and medication As of 2018, the National Institute on Drug Abuse reported that nearly 40% of adults suffering with addiction were also diagnosed with an additional mental illness. This is often called a “comorbidity” or “co-occurring” disorder. Medications used to treat some mental health problems can be harmful to addiction recovery. Sometimes, the medications themselves are classified as narcotics and can trigger someone’s disease of addiction. Other times, side effects from certain medications can make addiction recovery more difficult. It’s helpful to discuss your specific conditions, medications, and treatment options with your doctor. What to...

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22MarMarch 22, 2021

What is Sublocade and how does it help treat opioid addiction?

What is Sublocade and how does it help treat opioid addiction? In 2020, 10 people died of an opioid overdose every hour, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Getting individuals who are addicted to opioids treated for their disease is critical to saving lives all over the country. However, this can be difficult when people are trying to juggle work, childcare, school and other responsibilities. They often feel as though there's not time for them to leave their job, family and daily life to enter an inpatient treatment facility for weeks or months at a time. This is...

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26FebFebruary 26, 2021

Medication Assisted Treatment Pathways for Opioid Addicition 1

Medication-assisted treatment pathways for opioid addiction

Medication-assisted treatment pathways for opioid addiction Medication-assisted treatment pathways for opioid addiction. In the United States, nearly 1 in 3 patients who are prescribed opioids reportedly misuse them. These drugs are highly addictive and potentially harmful, and the opioid epidemic in America has tragically and distressingly spun out of control. Every day, more than 128 individuals die from an opioid overdose, as thousands more struggle with their addiction. But all is not lost. There are a number of treatment options available to help individuals struggling with opioid addiction and misuse, as well as their families. The most effective way is through...

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05FebFebruary 5, 2021

How to Talk to a Loved One About Addiction

How to Talk About Addiction to Your Family and Friends

How to talk about addiction to your family and friends How to talk about addiction to your family and friends. When you come to terms with your addiction and decide to seek treatment, you probably want to talk to your family and friends about your plans. Understandably, you might feel anxious when you think about talking to your loved ones about your alcohol or opioid addiction. You face a lot of unknowns, including whether they will blame you, minimize your addiction, support your decision or have some other reaction. These discussions can go in unexpected directions, so it’s good to be...

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21SepSeptember 21, 2019

National Recovery Month 2019: The Power of a Strong Support System

National Recovery Month 2019: The Power of a Strong Support System National Recovery Month is celebrated every September. Now in its 30th year, this initiative boosts treatment awareness and celebrates the successes of those in recovery. This month is an opportunity to bring visibility to recovery, highlight the effective treatments available, display the strength of support communities, dismantle the stigma surrounding addiction, and bring a message of hope to those who need it the most. But National Recovery Month isn’t just for those in recovery. It’s also a special time for anyone who’s been impacted by the disease of addiction and...

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05JulJuly 5, 2019

New Jersey Paramedics Can Now Offer Patients Suboxone After Overdose

New Jersey Paramedics Can Now Offer Patients Suboxone After Overdose paramedics This is a first for the addiction treatment world. Last month, the New Jersey health commissioner authorized its paramedics to administer the drug buprenorphine (brand name Suboxone) to patients after their overdose had been reversed using the opioid antidote naloxone. This groundbreaking model has two specific goals. The first goal is treating opioid withdrawal symptoms caused by administration of naloxone. Naloxone (also known as Narcan) is an “opioid antagonist” that reverses the life-threatening effects of opioids – specifically depression of the central nervous system and respiratory system. Simply put, naloxone helps to...

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17JunJune 17, 2019

You Can Transition From Methadone to Suboxone – I’m Living Proof

You Can Transition From Methadone to Suboxone - I'm Living Proof Getting off methadone can be difficult. When done properly, however, switching from methadone to Suboxone can make for a smart transition plan. People have different reasons for making the switch from methadone to Suboxone. Some of the most common motivations include: A desire to avoid daily clinic visits and long wait times to dose Perceived stigma associated with methadone and/or methadone clinics A desire to break free of highly regulated methadone treatment programs Long distance travel required in order to attend the methadone clinic Resolving adverse cardiac effects developed while...

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16JunJune 16, 2019

Suboxone Saved My Life

Suboxone Saved My Life I grew up believing the lies of addiction stigma. Addiction only happens to bad people. If someone gets hooked on drugs, they can just decide to stop whenever they want. People who come from stable homes don’t need to worry about addiction. Dangerous drugs are sold on the streets by scary-looking dealers. I didn’t have anything to worry about. After all, I wasn’t abused as a child or abandoned by my parents. I got good grades in school, graduated from college (twice), landed a great job, and had a wonderful group of friends. I wasn’t in danger...