by Lucas Fernandez | Aug 9, 2023
Seeking treatment for opioid addiction is the first step to a life-long process of recovery and healing. Opioids are made to be chemically similar to natural compounds that interact with the body’s own opioid receptors, altering the chemistry of the brain and changing... 
by Lucas Fernandez | Sep 29, 2022
Sublocade is a form of FDA-approved medication assisted treatment (MAT) for patients suffering from opioid abuse/dependence. Sublocade was approved for medical use by the FDA in 2017 as a once-a-month buprenorphine depot injection. While there are many treatments... 
by Lucas Fernandez | Jun 30, 2022
In the addiction recovery world, sometimes abstaining fully (aka “going cold turkey”) from an addictive substance (particularly alcohol and opioids) is not the best option. In many cases, people have symptoms associated with withdrawal or detoxification from a... 
by Lucas Fernandez | Apr 28, 2022
Opioid addiction is a serious health issue in the United States. In particular, opioid addiction can change the way a person thinks or behaves, leading to potential criminal activity, broken relationships, and severe depression and anxiety. Worse, opioid addiction is... 
by Lucas Fernandez | Nov 19, 2021
As the medical world learns more about substance use disorders and how they impact individuals, treatment continues to advance in new and interesting directions. One of the most promising approaches that health care providers are now exploring focuses on harm... 
by Lucas Fernandez | Jul 6, 2021
It’s a big step just to decide that you’re ready to pursue recovery from substance addiction. Whether you’re currently in recovery from opioid addiction or any other form of substance dependence, you may not know where to begin. After all, there’s a wide variety of...
