Suboxone is an effective treatment option in the early stages of recovery as it helps manage opioid withdrawal symptoms, curb cravings, and prevent relapse. Vivitrol is administered once you have passed the withdrawal stage. For some patients, Vivitrol is used as a step-down formula from suboxone. It is very effective in preventing relapse as it…
The New Jersey Department of Health has linked ‘gas station heroin Zaza’ (Tianeptine) to serious harm, poison, risk of overdose, and death. Several people initially took this herbal supplement for mental health improvement, but unfortunately, it led to developing dependence and addiction. If you have developed Tianeptine addiction, here is a plan of action that…
In 2020, 37.309 million of the American population (aged 12 and above) were illegal drug users, and yet only 13% sought and received the treatment. The magnitude of this crisis demands more awareness and education on addiction treatment. This medically-reviewed blog aims to provide information about the Partial Hospitalization Program in NJ, also known as…
No matter how many home remedies you try to get alcohol out of your system quickly, for instance, detox drinks for drugs, chances are, it will leave your body after completing its metabolic pathway. There are 3 common ways to help your body process alcohol faster. But, it does not guarantee that your body will…
With the rise of influencer culture and the bombardment of newer information on social media, the trend of “detox diets” is increasing. While eating well is healthy, it encourages unhealthy practices such as “detox supplements.” Not everything that claims to help detox is approved by the FDA. The agency labels some of these supplemental drinks…
The use of marijuana is on the rise in the United States, with approximately 14 million people diagnosed with marijuana addiction in 2020 alone. This means that there is an increase in THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana) drug addiction as well. Not only does the THC addiction harm your brain health, but quitting drugs…
Suboxone, a combination of Buprenorphine and Naloxone, has proven to be an effective tool in the fight against opioid addiction. While Suboxone may help people break free from Opioid Use Disorder, many people may wonder, ‘How Long after Suboxone Can I Get High?’ Let’s discuss how Suboxone is administered, the importance of medically supervised treatment,…
Can you take Subutex while pregnant? This is the question many mothers suffering from Opioid use disorder ask while dealing with pregnancy and addiction-related complexities. Opioid addiction is among the leading problems in the US, consuming more than 100,000 lives annually, including prescription opioids. Pregnant women are at higher risk of developing severe complications if…
Recent news revealed that more than 1 in 6 adults, including school/college teens, will have substance use disorder in 2023. People often struggle to get addiction treatment, whether it is for alcohol or drugs, when they don’t know the right way because they see the treatment as laborious and complex to maintain in the hustle…
Can You Overdose On Marijuana? Marijuana addiction is fairly controversial as it is medicinally legal in 38 states and recreationally legal in 23 states. This leads to the perception that marijuana is neither addictive nor harmful. However, non-addictive claims are more of a myth than reality. It has been reported that 30% of people who…