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Opioids vs Opiates: What’s the Difference?

Opioids vs Opiates: What’s the Difference?

Poppies contain opium, which is the main substance found in both types of drugs. The plants and flowers of Papaver Somniferum have been around for thousands of years and are known for their medicinal propert

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What is Naloxone?

What is Naloxone?

When Naloxone is administered after an individual has overdosed on opioid drugs, it can reverse their effects and restore normal respiration. This helps to buy the individuals more time (and potentially save

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What is Buprenorphine/Naloxone?

What is Buprenorphine/Naloxone?

This combination drug offers a lot of benefits that neither buprenorphine nor naloxone can provide on their own. The following are some of the main reasons why someone might want to use this medicine combo i

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What is Naltrexone?

What is Naltrexone?

Naltrexone is a type of drug that helps to block the effects that opiates have on the brain. It binds to the opioid receptors and prevents certain drugs from acting on those receptors. This, in turn, helps t

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Can You Switch from Methadone to Buprenorphine-Based Treatment?

Can You Switch from Methadone to Buprenorphine-Based Treatment?

For a long time, methadone was the standard drug for anyone struggling with opioid addiction. However, there are many more options to choose from now, including buprenorphine-based products, which can be a b

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Can You Receive Opioid Addiction Treatment While Pregnant?

Can You Receive Opioid Addiction Treatment While Pregnant?

If you are taking or abusing opioids and find out that you are pregnant, you might think that you should immediately stop taking them. In some cases, this can actually be more harmful than continuing to take

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Why Opioid Treatment Is Not Swapping One Addiction for Another

Why Opioid Treatment Is Not Swapping One Addiction for Another

Addiction isn’t an easy thing to beat. But there are safe, effective forms of opioid treatment available that can greatly aid people on their road to recovery. Medication-assisted treatment for opioid addict

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What is Buprenorphine?

What is Buprenorphine?

Luckily, synthetic medications have been refined to help those who have developed an opioid dependency. One of these medications is called buprenorphine. In 2002, buprenorphine became the first medication fo

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