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What is kratom and why it’s not a safe alternative to opioid treatment

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What Happens If You Take Opioids While on Suboxone? Understanding Precipitated Withdrawal

You wake up feeling sick—sweating, nauseous, body aching. Desperate for relief, you take an opioid....

Woman sitting on a bed holding her head in discomfort, representing the effects of precipitated withdrawal from taking opioids while on Suboxone

What’s the Best Way to Quit Opioids? Comparing Detox, Tapering, and MAT

Quitting opioids is one of the biggest, most life-changing decisions you can make—but it’s also...

Thoughtful man sitting on a couch during a therapy session, symbolizing the challenges of quitting opioids and exploring treatment options like detox, tapering, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT)

Why Do People Relapse After Opioid Addiction? Understanding Triggers and Prevention

You’ve worked hard to get clean. You’ve fought through withdrawal, started rebuilding your life, and...

Stressed man in an office holding his head while reviewing documents, symbolizing the emotional and psychological triggers that can lead to opioid relapse

Can You Get Addicted to Painkillers If You Take Them as Prescribed?

Imagine this: You just had surgery, and your doctor hands you a prescription for oxycodone....

Close-up of a hand holding various colorful prescription pills, highlighting the risks of opioid addiction even when taken as prescribed

From Pregnancy to Postpartum: Managing Opioid Use Disorder with Suboxone

Pregnancy is a time of excitement, change, and, for many, worry. If you're managing opioid...

Close-up of a pregnant belly with hands gently cradling it, symbolizing maternal health and opioid use disorder (OUD) management during pregnancy and postpartum with Suboxone

Belbuca vs Suboxone: Which Should You Choose for Opioid Use Disorder?

For opioid use disorder (OUD), the right medication can mean the difference between staying on...

Pharmacist explaining Belbuca vs. Suboxone