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Methadone and Suboxone (buprenorphine) are both medications used to treat opioid use disorder. This page will describe and compare the 2 drugs. What is Suboxone and Methadone? Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) are a crucial part of addiction treatment for many people. Suboxone and methadone are widely prescribed to treat people suffering from addiction […]

What is Hydrocodone? Hydrocodone, an semisynthetic opioid medication comes in tablet form—in a variety of doses—to be taken orally.1 It is often found in combination with acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Although hydrocodone can be beneficial when taken as directed under a physician’s supervision, as a Schedule II narcotic, under the Controlled Substances Act, it has a […]

What Is Methadone? Methadone is a long-acting opioid agonist that’s regularly used as a maintenance treatment for opioid use disorders (OUDs) and as an opioid withdrawal medication.1,2 Like other opioids, methadone works by activating opioid receptors in the brain. But due to its more gradual impact on these receptors, methadone effects typically don’t include the […]

What Is Hydrocodone? Hydrocodone is a semisynthetic opioid often found in combination with acetaminophen or ibuprofen. It’s most often prescribed to manage moderate to moderately severe pain.1 Hydrocodone may be administered in both immediate- and extended-release formulations and is available in liquid solution, capsule, and tablet form.2 Other formulations combine hydrocodone with chlorpheniramine or homatropine […]

Symptoms of Dilaudid Withdrawal Symptoms of Dilaudid withdrawal typically begin within 4-8 hours after last use and may include: Nausea Restlessness Irritability Anxiety Fever Sweating Cravings for the drug Vomiting Diarrhea Chills Muscle spasms, aches, and pains Depression Confusion Suicidal ideation Cognitive issues Appetite loss Dilaudid Withdrawal Timeline There will be quite a bit of […]

Clonidine falls under the Alpha-2-Agonist drug class and is also used in combination with other drugs to treat conditions like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to Medline Plus. Other uses for the drug include treatment for Tourette’s syndrome, anxiety issues, painful menstruation symptoms, and addiction-related withdrawal. Clonidine does have abuse potential. It is often […]

Both alcohol and Suboxone (the buprenorphine component) act as central nervous system depressants, meaning that their general action results in a decrease in the rate of neurons firing in the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). Mixing alcohol with any opiate drug, including Suboxone, can be an extremely dangerous practice. Continue reading to […]

What is Percocet, and What is Percocet Used For? Percocet is a brand name for a prescription pain-relieving drug comprising acetaminophen and oxycodone, the latter of which is an opioid with a high potential for dependence and addiction.1 Given this potential, Percocet is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance by the U.S. Drug Enforcement […]

What is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is a fully synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. Fentanyl is sometimes prescribed for legitimate medical reasons; however, it is also commonly synthesized in illicit labs and sold on the black market.2 Prescription fentanyl may be prescribed to treat relatively severe pain. In its various formulations, prescription […]

What is Addiction? Addiction is a chronic disease characterized by continually engaging in a certain behavior despite it causing significant impairment in the person’s life. While this can involve behaviors like gambling, shopping, or sex, addiction is most understood in terms of substance use that fundamentally changes how dopamine and other neurotransmitters associated with the […]