A magic shot for addiction? Vivitrol shows early promise, addicts say

A magic shot for addiction? Vivitrol shows early promise, addicts say
So, should a heroin addict shoot up, he or she will feel nothing. A prescription opiate addict won't get high. An alcoholic will lose muscle coordination without the pleasure of intoxication. “Vivitrol silenced (the voices) long enough to the point … Read more on STLtoday.com

Deadly epidemic: Prescription drug overdoses
Americans consume 80 percent of opiate painkillers produced in the world, according to the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. Every hour, a baby is born in the United States with symptoms of opiate withdrawal, according to a study … Read more on CNBC.com

Methadone: Help or deadly temptation for recovering addicts?
Methadone, a pain-killing narcotic, has been used to treat addiction withdrawal symptoms since the 1960s. According to the Centers for Disease Control, its purpose is to block the euphoric and sedating effects of opiates or heroin and to relieve craving. Read more on Bakersfield Now

Why Suboxone can be Good for the Longterm Treatment of Opiate Addiction – My brief 2 cents on how and why suboxone can be used to help someone who really wants to stay clean for as long as possible. I get into why we are still crav…