How Important Are The Medical Staff In An Opioid Detox?
My patients, the struggles they have endured, and the efforts they have made to achieve sobriety inspire many of my blogs. But yesterday at work, I have to say, I was moved so much by my coworkers. A young man was with us for a simple accelerated opioid detox. He is...
There Are Alternatives to Using Suboxone to Stop Pain Medications and Withdrawal
As family practitioners, my colleagues and I are receiving more and more information from the DEA and other government agencies about prescribing opioid pain medications to patients. It’s tricky because many people have relied on these types of medications for...
Hospice Care and an Addiction Treatment Clinic
This may not be what you would expect to read in a blog of an addiction treatment program but opioids are my best friend right now. You see, my father in law is dying. Sure, he’s 95, but a month ago he was working and driving! And yet here he lies at a beautiful...
What to Expect When Detoxing from Opioids
The growing prevalence of opioid addiction has made seeking treatment especially important for people and their loved ones. But knowing what to expect from withdrawal and your detox program can clarify what the experience is like so that you’re in control of your own...
