“While I went to high school with casual weed smokers and worked at various jobs with weekend coke snorters, I was entirely unprepared for what I’ve seen in state prison.”
Tag: Suboxone
In Recovery, on Suboxone, and in the Weed Business
In print and online, I preached cannabis. In life, I practiced therapy and Suboxone.
Outreach Vans Increase Sobriety, Survival For People With Addiction
The mobile outreach program provides Suboxone prescriptions, syringe exchange, health screenings, disease management and other free services for individuals who are homeless and struggling with addiction.
7 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Parents About My Addiction
Here, on this motel floor, I need to know that you still love me. If it isn’t too painful for you, please visit me in rehab. When I tell you that I’m finally ready to get clean, please believe me even if it’s the 100th time.
Finding Recovery and Support for Opioid Addiction on Social Media
The rules state: We support everyone’s path to recovery, including Suboxone, Subutex, Methadone, Vivitrol, cannabis and kratom. We do not allow any debate as to whether or not being on maintenance meds means you are or aren’t clean.
New Bill Aims To Deregulate Buprenorphine & Other Addiction Treatment Meds
The proposed bill would remove the extra barrier that prevents all doctors from being able to prescribe opioid treatment meds.
How Suboxone Helped Me Until I Could Help Myself
I felt confident that I had no desire to use opioids again, not because the Suboxone had eliminated my cravings, but because I had changed my life. The pain I worked so hard to anesthetize with heroin had been addressed.
Virginia Eases Suboxone-Prescribing Restrictions
The policy change will increase access to the medication and reduce delays in treatment.
"Dopesick Nation" Shows Reality of Treatment Professionals Who Struggle with Addiction
Dopesick Nation explores addiction treatment and the thin line between interventionist and client, recovery and relapse. Note: This piece contains spoilers for Dopesick Nation As a former social worker in recovery from addiction, I was initially skeptical of the VICELAND Series Dopesick Nation because I thought it would follow the familiar formula of A&E’s Intervention… Continue reading "Dopesick Nation" Shows Reality of Treatment Professionals Who Struggle with Addiction
How to Taper Off Suboxone: A Survival Guide
“Fear is common and normal for a number of reasons, but the fear usually gives way to a sense of confidence and optimism when a taper is done correctly…Be patient.” Note: This article is not intended as a replacement for medical advice. This is merely the experience of 21 people interviewed by the author who… Continue reading How to Taper Off Suboxone: A Survival Guide