We have been hearing a lot about the opioid overdose crisis and for good reason. Between 1999 and 2016 there was a 500 percent increase in opioid-related deaths. That’s a big increase and it seems like our military is patient zero in this epidemic. Veterans are seven...
Recovering from a substance use disorder (SUD) is a process that works one day at a time but continues for a lifetime. During recovery, you’ll have to combat cravings, attend recovery group meetings, work to create healthy habits and behaviors, and consistently be...
More than 5.2 million Americans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Also, a disproportionate number of persons with PTSD (compared to the general population) struggle with substance use disorder. Data shows that an average of 7.8% of Americans will suffer from...
Naltrexone is one of the most popular and common drugs used in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). As an opioid receptor antagonist, Naltrexone can either function to reduce cravings for alcohol, or to prevent opioid drugs from having their classic euphoric effects....
Suboxone, an FDA approved combination of buprenorphine and naloxone, is an orally administrated medication-assisted treatment drug used to treat opioid addiction. Because studies show that Suboxone and variations such as Sublocade can greatly improve outcomes in...