Quitting opioids like pain pills or heroin is challenging, but totally worth it. We’re here to walk you through every step of the way, from managing withdrawal to what to expect from Suboxone treatment.
From my very first codeine tablet, I was hooked. That warm fuzzy feeling permeated my body and my migraine—caused by severe dehydration and four bottles of wine the night before—almost vanished into thin air. I was transported to this almost memory-foam-type-fluffy-cloud.
At Workit Clinic - Michigan, medical professionals provide medication-assisted treatment like buprenorphine/naloxone (commonly recognized by brand name Suboxone) for addiction to opiates like heroin or pain pills. Meet Kristin, our Head of Clinical Operations.
I’m always thinking of quitting drugs. Because I did it, 8 years ago. And because now I’m Workit’s Community Lead, and I’m making sure all our content is speaking to our community: those looking to quit drugs, those not ready to quit just yet, and those already in recovery from drug addiction.
By now, most of us have stumbled across endless terrifying headlines of opiate addiction, and morbidly graphic images of the toll of the opioid crisis: destroyed lives, overdose, and death. This is where the media goes with coverage of the crisis. When the conversation does deviate from the soaring number of tragic stories and statistics, it tends to veer towards punitive solutions, like changing legislation and catching drug dealers.
There are several medical approaches to help people deal with opioid addiction, but other complimentary, holistic solutions. Yoga offers one such solution.
When you think of buprenorphine (Suboxone) treatment for opioid addiction, what comes to mind? If you think of it as a detox aid, intended to help decrease the discomforts associated with withdrawal from heroin and other opioids of abuse, don't feel bad. This is a common misconception—one that many people spread.
Combatting Michigan’s opioid crisis involves a myriad of efforts and a number of agencies, from law enforcement to health care systems to addiction recovery initiatives. Working hard among them is the FBI’s Detroit Division. Maureen Reddy, Assistant Special Agent says the FBI approaches Michigan’s opioid crisis from a few different angles, most of them focused on stemming the supply of opioids to the state’s citizens and beyond.
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