How well do 12-step programs work to treat alcoholism and drug addiction? When we consider that most rehabs in the U.S. are based on the 12-step philosophy of Alcoholics Anonymous, we should look at the effectiveness of 12-step programs. Do they work? How well do they work? Is going to Read more…
How do I pick the best Suboxone generic strip? Sometimes, having too many choices makes life more difficult. Fortunately, when it comes to Suboxone generics, this is not the case. While there have been generic Suboxone tablets for some time, we now have generic strips. And, patients are excited about Read more…
Fighting Fire With Fire The phrase, “fighting fire with fire”, has been around for a long time. However, the idea of firemen carrying flame throwers into a burning house is crazy. Hence, in the treatment community, treating opioid addiction with an opioid seems to be insane. They are concerned with Read more…
Are you ready to cut back on your dose? After a long time on methadone maintenance, you may begin to tire of the daily treks to the clinic. While your life is back on track, you wonder if this is how it will always be. Is there a better way? Read more…
The Gold Standard Of Care When it comes to treating opioid addiction, methadone maintenance is still the gold standard. In fact, it has a 75% success rate. This is higher than buprenorphine and naltrexone. Additionally, it is light-years ahead of abstinence treatment. Unfortunately, methadone myths are everywhere, preventing people from Read more…