Opioid-related deaths in the US have reached record levels, with over 70% of drug overdose deaths in 2019 involving opioids, according to the CDC. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is highly effective in managing opioid use disorder symptoms and reducing relapse risk. However, finding the right medication and prescription can be challenging, especially if you cannot visit…
Taking Suboxone and alcohol together can be dangerous. Suboxone®, a medication used for opioid dependence, can cause adverse effects on the respiratory and central nervous systems when combined with alcohol. To make informed decisions about your health, it is crucial to understand the potential dangers of taking Suboxone and alcohol together. This blog post will…
Suboxone is a very effective treatment for opioid use disorder that helps to increase abstinence rates while reducing opioid use and cravings. Over half of its users prevent relapse or opioid overdose by abstaining from opioid abuse. Although generic Suboxone (a combination of Buprenorphine and Naloxone®) usually comes in a film formulation (Suboxone strips). It…
Nearly three million people in the US are affected by opioid use disorder (OUD). In 2020, opioid overdoses, like heroin and Fentanyl®, claimed the lives of about 68,630 people. Compared to 1999, there was a seven times higher rate of a heroin overdose in 2020. It is among the most dangerous drugs in the world…
Originally formulated as a painkiller, Fentanyl® has become one of the most popular drugs sold on the streets. Research that observed Fentanyl® seizures from 2016 to 2021 showed that there had been a
Are you aware that the US is going through an Adderall® shortage at the moment?
Did you know? Due to the illicit use of Fentanyl®, the number of deaths from
Survey reports show that 1 in 10 individuals who smoke weed, otherwise known as marijuana, can become addicted to weed. Approximately 5% of women take one or more addictive substances while pregnant. 1 in every 20 pregnant women in the US uses drugs like cocaine, heroin, and marijuana. The struggle to deal with marijuana use…
You have probably heard about “whippets drug.” But did you know it is Nitrous Oxide in a canister? Whippets have been abused ever since Nitrous was identified as a potent anesthetic (a drug that relieves pain) in the late 18th century. Nitrous oxide abuse has been linked to 20 reported occurrences of fatalities in recent…
Recovering from addiction is not a smooth path; there will be many ups and downs. Mothers in recovery may find it difficult to cope with downtimes. Studies say that mothers either don’t start the treatment or quit after some time. That’s why ChoicePoint approached top-rated mother influencers who may encourage mothers to start the recovery…
