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Suboxone Treatment - How to Improve Your Odds of Success

Suboxone Treatment - How to Improve Your Odds of Success

The 5 secrets to finding success with Suboxone: What you need to know about Suboxone addiction treatment for heroin or pain pills.

John Lee · 3/15/2021
Heroin Addiction Treatment - Break Free with Treatments That Work

Heroin Addiction Treatment - Break Free with Treatments That Work

For anyone struggling with heroin addiction, the treatment options can sometimes seem overwhelming. Learn what treatments are available and which one may be right for you.

Anna Deeds · 7/29/2017
The Pros and Cons of Different Addiction Treatment Options

The Pros and Cons of Different Addiction Treatment Options

This article outlines the different treatment options for alcoholism and drug addiction. It explains what each treatment is like and gives some of the pros and cons of each type of treatment.

Anna Deeds · 4/3/2013
7 Reasons Why Buying Street Suboxone Won't Help You Get Clean

7 Reasons Why Buying Street Suboxone Won't Help You Get Clean

Why does it matter where you get the Suboxone? Well, when you buy street Suboxone you still associate with dealers, you rarely get counseling, you're not forced to make life changes and you use it more like drug than a medication.

Anna Deeds · 4/15/2014
A 15 Point Plan to Succeeding with Methadone or Suboxone

A 15 Point Plan to Succeeding with Methadone or Suboxone

Using or thinking about using Suboxone or methadone? Work through the 15 recovery steps outlined in this article and greatly increase your odds of long-term success.

John Lee · 8/8/2013
OTC and Prescription Medications Used to Alleviate Suboxone Withdrawal Symptoms

OTC and Prescription Medications Used to Alleviate Suboxone Withdrawal Symptoms

A list of SAMHSA recommended medications for managing the withdrawal symptoms that occur during Suboxone tapering.

John Lee · 7/5/2013
OxyContin Addiction Treatment

OxyContin Addiction Treatment

You can break free from an OxyContin addiction, people do it every day - but if you’re like the vast majority, you will need addiction treatment to do so and you may want to consider using medications like Suboxone or methadone that greatly increase your odds of longer term success and recovery.

John Lee · 4/3/2012

The 3 Stages of Suboxone Treatment

Treatment with Suboxone occurs in three phases, the induction, stabilization and maintenance phases. Learn what happens in each phase and how long it takes to move through these stages of care.

John Lee ·

Switching from Methadone to Suboxone

Although someone wanting to switch from Suboxone to methadone for the treatment of an opiate addiction can do so easily, switching from methadone to Suboxone can be more complicated. People on methadone will generally first have to reduce their daily dosage down considerably before switching to ensure sufficient withdrawal symptoms relief from Suboxone.

John Lee ·
How Long to Stay on Suboxone – Advice from a Suboxone Doc

How Long to Stay on Suboxone – Advice from a Suboxone Doc

Four pieces of advice on how long you’ll need to use Suboxone from one of America’s leading experts on the use of the drug.

John Lee ·
Zubsolv vs. Suboxone: Similarities and Differences

Zubsolv vs. Suboxone: Similarities and Differences

Zubsolv is a new drug for opiate dependence. Like Suboxone, it’s composed of a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone. Read on to learn about how it works and how it differs from Suboxone.

John Lee ·
The Dangers of Cocaine Use while on Suboxone or Methadone

The Dangers of Cocaine Use while on Suboxone or Methadone

Here are 4 excellent reasons to avoid cocaine use while on Suboxone/methadone: cocaine reduces the effectiveness of Suboxone or methadone (which means more opiate withdrawals), increased risk of overdose, poly-drug addiction and resumption of a drug seeking lifestyle.

Anna Deeds ·

Can a Doctor Prescribe You Suboxone? Are You an Appropriate Candidate?

Suboxone is a medication that can be prescribed in month-long take home doses and that can take withdrawal pains and drug cravings away – letting you get your life back on track. Unfortunately, not everyone can or should take this medication. Find out if you are an appropriate candidate for Suboxone treatment by reading this checklist of situations that would bar you from using the drug.

John Lee ·
Heroin Harm Reduction Guide - Advice & Tips for Users

Heroin Harm Reduction Guide - Advice & Tips for Users

Here are 50+ heroin harm reduction tips... because anything that prevents overdose and keeps you alive and healthy increases the odds of finding eventual lasting recovery.

John Lee ·
Benzodiazepines: Lethal for Suboxone and Methadone Clients

Benzodiazepines: Lethal for Suboxone and Methadone Clients

Using benzodiazepines with Suboxone or methadone is more dangerous than using illicit opiates! Learn why benzos and methadone/Suboxone just don't mix.

Anna Deeds ·
Should Teens Use Suboxone? Exploring the Pros and Cons of Adolescent Suboxone Use

Should Teens Use Suboxone? Exploring the Pros and Cons of Adolescent Suboxone Use

This article will explore the appropriateness of Suboxone for teens and examine some of the pros and cons of medication assisted treatment (MAT) for adolescents.

John Lee ·