Buprenorphine Versus Methadone for OxyContin Addiction
Which is a better treatment option for OyxContin addiction: buprenorphine or methadone? The answer to this question depends strongly on …
Continue readingNo Money, No Pills, No Heroin: Is There Hope?
Hitting rock bottom as an effect of addiction happens to many individuals, especially those who become abusers of one of …
Continue readingEliminating Barriers to Medication Assisted Treatment of Heroin Addiction
Many individuals face innumerable barriers when attempting to seek medication-assisted treatment for heroin addiction. Fortunately, there are ways to eliminate …
Continue readingHow Long Does Vicodin Stay in Your System?
Vicodin is a prescription, brand name drug that contains hydrocodone and acetaminophen. The drug can affect a person for several …
Continue readingMedical and Nonmedical Ways to Treat Your Insomnia During Oxycodone Withdrawal
Oxycodone is an opioid and, therefore, can cause a number of uncomfortable and problematic symptoms when a person stops using …
Continue readingHow Long Does Suboxone Stay in Your System?
Suboxone is a buprenorphine-based opioid addiction treatment medication. It can stay in a person’s system for a long time, much …
Continue readingHow Long Does Methadone Last?
When used in methadone maintenance treatment (MMT), methadone and its effects can often last as long as 36 hours. However, …
Continue readingHow Long is Methadone Detox?
Detox from methadone, especially if you have been taking the drug as a maintenance medication, can take some time. However, …
Continue readingDo Private Insurance Companies Cover Methadone Treatment?
Are you considering a methadone treatment plan to help you deal with painful withdrawal symptoms and complete the detoxification process …
Continue readingHow Can I Find Out If My Insurance Covers MMT (And How Do I Find Treatment Centers that Will Take My Insurance?)
Your insurance may actually cover part––or even all––of your methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) program and allow you to attend rehab …
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