Heroin and opioid addictions are matters of extreme importance. Lives are on the line every day and part of the lifesaving efforts for patients around the world include medication assisted treatments (MATs) such as Suboxone. Despite Suboxone being approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) for opioid addiction treatment, many clients have questions surrounding addiction […]
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In this article, we will be reviewing the drug Xanax (alprazolam) which falls into the all too common category of effective treatment medications for serious conditions, but when used in excess, can contribute to the growing epidemic of addiction. We will explore Xanax as a medication, its effects, signs of addiction, and answer the question, […]
A topic of interest surrounding addiction treatment has been involuntary drug treatment or IDT. Does it work? Is it effective? What are the repercussions or risks? Many questions surround this avenue of treatment, and yet the conversations and popularity continues to grow, with 37 states having legalized for concerned people, police officers, and parents to […]
Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) raises growing concerns across the addiction treatment community, and begs the question, is delta-8 THC addictive? To answer this question we must first understand what delta-8 THC is and its effects as well as its risks. What Is Delta-8 THC? Delta-8 THC is a psychoactive substance found in the Cannabis sativa plant, […]
Have you heard of Kratom? Don’t feel ashamed if this is your first time reading up on it, as kratom is fairly new to the addiction conversation. Long Island Center For Recovery is here to get you started and educated on this new recreational substance, and answer the most common questions relating to kratom, which […]
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) For Opioid Use Addictive drugs are exactly what we at Long Island Center For Recovery are trying to elevate and remove from our clients lives, but to get there sometimes drugs are exactly what’s needed on the road to success. Not addictive but constructive medications approved by the Food and Drug […]
Drug Overview: Why Is Alcohol Addictive? Alcohol…addictive? Yes, a legalized substance such as alcohol, despite laws and regulations, is one of the most addictive substances in the United States. So much so, that as of today, alcohol is the most actively used addictive substance of any kind in the United States. Its sheer volume of […]
When analyzing Suboxone vs Sublocade, we find many similarities between these medications, from their composition all the way down to their intent but there are just as many differences which we will explore here today.
This will clearly explain the treatment strategy needed, and provide a better understanding of the drug itself, and more importantly, how to get off heroin for good.
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Suboxone is a medication assisted treatment used to treat opioid addiction, typically short-acting opioids such as heroin and prescription pain killers such as hydrocodone, methadone, morphine, and oxycodone.
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