What is Methadone? It is used in Medicated-assisted Treatment (MAT) for decades to treat opiate abuse disorders. It has proven highly effective and can be a life-long treatment. Part of the appeal of MAT programs like methadone is that an individual with an opiate addiction can immediately begin receiving treatment without undergoing withdrawal and detox….
Combining multiple substances always increases risk. Combining uppers with other uppers has risks that vary from combining downers with downers. There are other risks and side effects associated with mixing uppers with downers. In the case of combining drugs like Percocet (oxycodone) and Xanax (alprazolam), a person is abusing a prescription opiate (Percocet) and a…
The transition from rehab back to everyday life can be difficult. Your family, loved ones, friends, colleagues, and even acquaintances, are all important parts of your safety net in recovery. Expanding your safety net can help you remain sober. Easing your way back into your family and work obligations can make for a smoother transition….
It can be a difficult transition back to school after having to take a leave of absence for rehab. It’s important to keep in mind that putting your health and well-being first by going to rehab is a positive choice that should be considered a reflection on your ability to perseverance and show resilience in…
Pain is a challenge for those who are in recovery. In the past, doctors may have been quick to prescribe an opiate prescription painkiller. Now that we, as a nation, are aware of the toll that the opioid epidemic has taken on our society, doctors and pharmacists are on guard about handing out prescriptions for…
If you have decided going to rehab is the right choice for you, it’s important to find a way to make it happen. That being said, childcare responsibilities can be difficult to navigate in these situations. Deciding whether or not to inform your children where you are going depends on a number of factors ranging…
There is a reason why people say alcohol is safe to drink in moderation. The keyword being moderation. If a person drinks too much alcohol in too short a period of time their body is unable to process it. At this point, a person’s blood-alcohol level has reached a point of toxicity. The result is…
Fentanyl is the new heroin. Most of the time, a person who is buying opioids on the street is actually purchasing a mixture that contains the synthetic opiate fentanyl. A very small amount of fentanyl can kill a person. Fentanyl is inexpensive and can be stretched a long way when cut with other substances. This…
Xanax (alprazolam) is an anti-anxiety medication in the benzodiazepine (aka. “benzo”) family that is often prescribed for those who have panic attacks. Xanax is a fast-acting medication and has a short half-life. This is what gets a lot of people into trouble. The calming and euphoric effects of Xanax fade quickly and this can lead…
A heroin overdose is increasingly common since the synthetic opiate Fentanyl exploded onto the market in recent years. If you or someone you love abuses heroin or related opioids and opiates, it is a sensible idea to keep Narcan (naloxone) available at all times. Narcan is a life-saving medication that can revive a person who…
