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What is Suboxone?
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What is Suboxone?

Steve Trevino 2019-03-07T23:56:43+00:00

Suboxone® is an evidence-based, prescription treatment for opioid addiction and heroin addiction. It is a prescription medication that combines buprenorphine and naloxone and has been shown in numerous studies to ease opiate withdrawal symptoms in patients who are beginning their recovery from addiction. These studies also highlight that the medication is beneficial in helping reduce the likelihood of relapse in some patients. Suboxone is known as a medication-assisted treatment (MAT), which is used in conjunction with cognitive behavioral therapy and other “whole-patient” approaches to treatment.

What is Suboxone? Steve Trevino 2019-03-07T23:56:43+00:00

Most Common Drug Overdose Types in Texas:
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Most Common Drug Overdose Types in Texas:

Steve Trevino 2019-02-27T23:46:27+00:00

Deaths from drug overdoses in the state of Texas have nearly tripled in the last 18 years. From 1999 to 2017, drug overdose deaths have nearly tripled from 1,087 to 2,979. This increase was across the board for all types of drugs, although methamphetamine and cocaine caused the most overdose deaths in the lone star state. Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are also rising as a cause of an increase of deaths for Texans.

Most Common Drug Overdose Types in Texas: Steve Trevino 2019-02-27T23:46:27+00:00

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) & Addiction
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) & Addiction

Steve Trevino 2018-12-18T22:55:31+00:00

Mental health issues and substance abuse are often deeply connected in the human brain. According to the NationalInstitute of Mental Health (NIMH), people who experience depression disorders, such as seasonal affective disorder are more likely to have a drug or alcohol abuse problem. As the days are shorter and the sunlight escapes our daily experience, [...]

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) & Addiction Steve Trevino 2018-12-18T22:55:31+00:00