Before someone can begin outpatient medication-assisted treatment with Suboxone® or buprenorphine and naloxone, medical providers will require the patient to cease their substance use at least 24 hours before their…

There are many patients in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs that are dealing with a dual-diagnosis of addiction along with mental illness. While anxiety seems to be a part of daily…

With the opioid crisis impacting multiple aspects of many Americans’ lives, it takes a comprehensive approach to address this epidemic. Pharmacies, law enforcement agencies and government organizations hold drug take…

Opioid use disorder reached an alarmingly high rate of occurrence in the early 2000s, prompting the FDA to approve various medicines that could be used to treat those affected. In…

The casual consumption of alcohol is considered a normal and standard part of social gatherings by most of society. Many people are able to enjoy adult beverages in moderation without…

The media whirlwind concerning the current outbreak of COVID-19 has been nothing short of overwhelming. With social media giving us constant updates on the latest statistics, it has left people…