Elizabeth Brico is a freelance writer with an MFA in Writing & Poetics from Naropa University. She is a journalism fellow with TalkPoverty and a recipient of the 2021/22 Unicorn Fund. She is also a regular contributing writer for HealthyPlace’s trauma blog. Her work has appeared on Vice, Vox, Stat News, The Fix, and others. When she isn’t working, she can usually be found reading, writing, or watching speculative fiction.
If you have a loved one in early adiction recovery, you should know that the holidays can be extra stressful for them. We want to help you understand why, so you can better support your friends and family in recovery.
People in buprenorphine treatment sometimes feel the need to save up doses. This often centers around a fear of running out. But there are some important concerns about saving up doses.
As more states legalize marijuana, people in recovery from opioid addiction are wondering: Can you smoke pot while on Suboxone? Only you can answer that question for yourself, but here is some information to guide your decision.
Buprenorphine and methadone are the most effective options for treating opioid addiction. But what if your family objects to the medications that are helping you get your life back together?
Is naltrexone detected on a drug test? Liz Brico is here to discuss what to expect if you are considering naltrexone treatment for opioid or alcohol use disorder.
Why do Suboxone and Zubsolv combine buprenorphine and naloxone? Let’s clear up the confusion around the role of naloxone in these medications for opioid use disorder.
If you’re taking opioid agonist medication, it can be really difficult to understand your rights when it comes to employment. Luckily, you have the law on your side.
If you have taken the first steps toward enrolling in a buprenorphine treatment program: congratulations! The first moves toward sobriety are some of the hardest and most courageous to take.
As a medication-assisted treatment (MAT) patient, I am grateful to the many advocates sharing research and facts in order to dispel misconceptions about methadone and buprenorphine. Today, however, I want to offer you something different. I’m sharing my personal experiences with both medicines, which I took at different points in my recovery.
Regardless of how you use methamphetamine or what kind of relationship you have with it, it’s important to recognize some of the ways using it
A study published earlier this year might hold some promise for those wishing to curb chaotic methamphetamine use. According to research published by Madhukar H.
When on medication like Suboxone for addiction recovery, drug tests for employment or other reasons can be a concern.
Becoming pregnant while opioid-dependent can feel scary—but it doesn’t have to be. There are safe and effective medications that can help mitigate some of the
From movies like Deadpool to standup to TV sitcoms, the image of someone chasing away traumatic memories with a drink, a snort, or a shot has become a staple of pop culture. The result is that most people know that drug use, especially compulsive drug use, is tied to trauma—but they may not understand why, or how serious this reality truly is.
In the prior segments, I talked about some of the social and medical issues related to MAT like Suboxone or methadone during pregnancy. Topics like stigma, medication side-effects, and neonatal withdrawal. In this final installation, I’ll go over some of the emotional and legal issues you may face.
I gave birth to the older of my two daughters while taking methadone to treat addiction to heroin. By the time I had my second daughter, I had switched to buprenorphine. I’m in a unique position to speak about my experiences with medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and pregnancy due to my experiences with the two dominant medications used by pregnant women in recovery.
Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) is indicated for the treatment of opioid dependence in adults. Suboxone should not be taken by individuals who have been shown to be hypersensitive to buprenorphine or naloxone as serious adverse reactions, including anaphylactic shock, have been reported. Taking Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) with other opioid medicines, benzodiazepines, alcohol, or other central nervous system depressants can cause breathing problems that can lead to coma and death. Other side effects may include headaches, nausea, vomiting, constipation, insomnia, pain, increased sweating, sleepiness, dizziness, coordination problems, physical dependence or abuse, and liver problems. For more information about Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) see Suboxone.com, the full Prescribing Information, and Medication Guide, or talk to your healthcare provider. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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