Withdrawal from Fentanyl can begin in the first 24 hours following cessation of use. While symptoms intensify about 72 h ...
Evidence-based descriptions of the most popular Rx drugs and their effects. The full spectrum of prescription drug use from habit to addiction.
How is buprenorphine used effectively? INTERVIEW with Dr. David Simon, M.D.
Prescribed buprenorphine is an important part of pharmacological treatment for heroin, opiate, or opioid addiction. But ...
Buprenorphine
As a semi-synthetic drug, Buprenorphine is used to treat chronic and severe pain and to help recovering opiate/opioid us ...
Is Antabuse safe?
Antabuse is a prescription medication intended for the treatment of alcohol dependency. Read more about how to take it s ...
The pain meds are not working: The slippery slope of physical dependency on prescription opioids
An in-depth look at the difference between dependence and addiction from the perspective of Enterhealth Chief Medical St ...
Is Depade Safe?
Yes, Depade is a relatively safe medication for use in drug or alcohol dependence. More here on the safety and efficacy ...
Is methadone an effective treatment for heroin addiction? YES!
What is methadone and does it work as a treatment for opioid addiction? Methadone helps treat opioid addiction and keeps ...
Are fentanyl patches addictive?
Yes, Fentanyl patches can be addictive and cause both physical and/or psychological dependence. More here. ...
Adderall
What is Adderal and how is it prescribed? From effects and side effects, to the adverse symptoms of overdose and what yo ...
Getting rid of chronic pain without risking addiction
Looking to treat chronic pain WITHOUT getting addicted to painkillers? Addiction psychiatrist, Dr. Alkesh Patel helps yo ...