Types of Morphine—Facts, Side Effects & Addiction
If you have been prescribed any of the different types of morphine, it is important to understand the side effects and risks associated with its use to avoid dependency and a potentially life-threatening overdose. Staying educated on all aspects of your medical treatment is an effective way to make informed decisions about your plan of […]
Methadone Alternatives: 6 Safe & Effective Substitutes to Overcoming Opioid Dependency
For decades, methadone has been the go-to treatment for opioid use disorder. Yet, there are various methadone alternatives available today that can help an addict recover and return to a life of normalcy. The bad news is that there are many downsides to methadone. It can be difficult and time consuming to obtain, and it […]
Suboxone Treatment—Use Cases, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Suboxone treatment is one method of treating opioid use disorder (OUD). Additionally, this type of treatment can reduce an individual’s risk of a nonfatal overdose, as those can be very dangerous and traumatic. As the numbers of opioid-related deaths continue to rise, the U.S. Government decided to implement certain steps to slow the spread of […]
Opioid Recovery is Possible – Treatment & Support Options
Opioid use disorder is a medical condition that does not discriminate against individuals in any social class, income level, race, or gender. No matter how the individual gets to the point of addiction, it is important to remember that opioid recovery is possible. Millions of Americans are suffering from opioid use disorder. The good news […]
Opioid Use Disorder: Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment Options
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 107,000 Americans died from an overdose in 2021. Nearly 81,000 of these deaths—just above 75%—resulted from an opioid use disorder (OUD). Opioids are associated with a high risk of abuse, misuse, and addiction because of the feelings of euphoria that they produce in addition to […]
Tramadol and Tylenol: How Patients Are Achieving Acute Pain Relief
The combination of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and tramadol is typically prescribed to treat moderate pain to severe pain or discomfort. The tramadol component of this medication is a synthetic opioid analgesic and has the potential to be habit-forming. Because it is an opiate, tramadol is not typically prescribed unless other non-opioid pain relievers were unsuccessful. This […]
Tramadol vs. Oxycodone: The Difference Between Two Drugs That Treat Severe Pain
Opioid analgesics are prescription pain relievers that work in your brain by changing how your body feels and responds to pain. They are typically only prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain levels, only after non-opioid pain relievers have proven to be ineffective or cannot be tolerated by the individual. A couple of the more […]
Tramadol vs. Hydrocodone: Which Treatment Is More Effective In Treating Musculoskeletal Pain?
Hydrocodone and Tramadol are both medications that are prescribed to treat any symptoms that are not easily relieved by a non-steroidal analgesic. These medications can be effective in treating acute pain, such as after surgery, or in treating chronic conditions such as cancer. However, it is usually best to try a non-opioid treatment option first. […]
The Opioid Epidemic: Why Are Heroin & Other Drugs Taking Over Our Country?
Maybe you’re aware of the opioid epidemic that has been taking over the U.S. with no end in sight. Opioid addiction is a disease that affects millions of Americans; the number of opioid-related deaths in the United States has almost quadrupled since 2010 and continues to increase. This epidemic does not discriminate. People from all […]
Subutex and Suboxone: Treatment for Recovery From Opioid Use Disorders
Subutex and Suboxone are both medications that have been proven to assist individuals in treating their opioid dependence. Both of these drugs have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration as of 2002. Typically, these medications will be prescribed to those who are participating in a medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program, where they take the […]
