Opioids are often associated with the crisis that has grown in this country with addiction and overdoses. However, opioids can be used properly to manage your pain, when prescribed by…
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Case Study: Buprenorphine/Naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder
by Pat Fontanaby Pat FontanaFor people addicted to opioids, treatment involving buprenorphine and naloxone has proven effective. The combination has been studied by a number of researchers who have found that buprenorphine/naloxone for opioid…
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Lung Cancer and Addiction | November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
by Pat Fontanaby Pat FontanaThe month of November has been designated as a time to raise awareness about lung cancer, including ways to prevent it and methods for treating it. Lung Cancer Awareness Month…
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SSRIs are commonly used to treat depression and anxiety. SSRI stands for Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor. Although an SSRI can be very helpful in its intended purpose, attempting to stop…
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When you suffer from chronic pain, everyday life can be challenging. Medications can help, but can also have dangerous, and sometimes devastating, consequences. Learning how to manage chronic pain appropriately…
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What are Designer Drugs? | Worrying International Trend Emerges
by Pat Fontanaby Pat FontanaDrugs that are legally produced and properly regulated can often be misused or abused. When a drug is produced illegally and not monitored for safety, it can cause serious issues,…
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A growing number of states are legalizing the use of marijuana, either for personal or medical use. As of January 2020, recreational and medical marijuana is now legal in 11…
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Many prescription medications come with warnings of side effects. Although they are designed to help you with a physical or mental issue, your prescriptions can sometimes cause other issues that…
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Prozac Withdrawal and Treatment | Going Off Antidepressants
by Pat Fontanaby Pat FontanaA physician may have prescribed an antidepressant for you helps with your symptoms of major depression. Your physician may continue to prescribe it as long as you do well on…
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Telehealth Services Expand | Addiction Treatment Goes Digital
by Pat Fontanaby Pat FontanaEveryone is making adjustments to life’s activities because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Going to work, grocery shopping, and even just talking to friends have all changed significantly in the past…