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According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 8.9 million people aged 12 or older misused opioids (heroin or prescription pain relievers) in 2023.1 In response to this public health concern, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved 3 medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD): buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone.2 […]

What is Tramadol? Tramadol is an opioid that’s most often prescribed to treat pain. Available in immediate- and extended-release formulations, tramadol is also offered in combination with acetaminophen.1,2 Tramadol hydrocholoride and tramadol hydrochloride/acetaminophen combinations are sold as a generics, but other names for tramadol include the following brands: ConZip, Qdolo, and Seglentis.2 Does tramadol get […]

What Is a Methadone Clinic? Methadone is a synthetic, long-acting opioid agonist, meaning that it binds to and activates opioid receptors in the brain, which helps to reduce opioid cravings and minimize opioid withdrawal symptoms. Additionally, when taken as part of an OUD treatment regimen, methadone may blunt or block the effects of other opioids, […]

When recovering from drug addiction, regular drug tests are typically part of treatment. These tests help track drug use, so healthcare providers can measure how successful treatment is in terms of helping you maintain sobriety. You may also need to undergo drug testing in order to gain employment. If you are being treated for an […]

What Is Methadone? Methadone is a long-acting opioid agonist used to manage pain and, more commonly, to treat opioid use disorders (OUDs).2 It’s regularly employed in medical detox to manage opioid withdrawal and as a maintenance treatment for OUDs.1 When used properly, methadone reduces opioid cravings and withdrawal, blunts the effects of illicit opioids, and […]

Suboxone, a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone, is a semisynthetic opioid primarily used to treat addiction to other opioids, such as heroin and hydrocodone. It was developed as an alternative to methadone, which is another medication used for treating opioid use disorder (MOUD). Though still opioids, methadone and buprenorphine don’t create the same intense high […]

Percocet is a combination of the semisynthetic opioid oxycodone and the mild analgesic acetaminophen, the active component of Tylenol. It’s used to treat moderate to severe pain on a short-term basis, and it is dispensed in tablet form. The opioid aspect of the drug rapidly produces tolerance. Individuals regularly taking Percocet will need higher and […]

Opioids are a class of drugs often used to relieve pain. “Opioid” is an umbrella term that includes natural opioids, semi-synthetic opioids derived from natural opioids, and synthetic opioids created in a laboratory. Opioid drugs are a group of drugs that includes opiates, which are natural derivatives of the poppy plant. The main difference is […]

If you or someone you love struggles with opioid misuse, it’s important to recognize the symptoms and signs of opioid overdose, understand opiate overdose treatment, and learn about the potential long-term effects of opioid overdose. What Are Opioids? Opioids are a class of drug that includes illegal substances like heroin, and legal painkillers—oxycodone (OxyContin), hydrocodone […]

How Suboxone Works Suboxone is a medication that consists of 80% buprenorphine and 20% naloxone:1 The buprenorphine in Suboxone can reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms among patients with a physiological dependence on opioids such as heroin or fentanyl. Buprenorphine—a partial opioid agonist—has a low risk of misuse among people with opioid addictions because its euphoric and […]