heroin addict

What to Expect From Methadone Withdrawal?

Question by kyleroyal: What to expect from Methadone withdrawal?
A little background on myself. I am 23 years old, 5’10 and 130lbs, currently exercising well and eating healthy, taking supplements etc. I have been a heroin addict for about a year or two, when I lived up in Ohio. I… Continue reading

Despite Obamacare, a Gaping Hole in Addiction Treatment – USA TODAY

Despite Obamacare, a gaping hole in addiction treatment – USA TODAY

Despite Obamacare, a gaping hole in addiction treatment
USA TODAY
The Affordable Care Act, which promises sweeping changes to help millions of people with drug or alcohol addiction, requires that treatment be offered to those who are newly… Continue reading

Suboxone to Methadone?

Question by Pat: Suboxone to Methadone?
Hi,
I am a recovering heroin addict and have been clean for a couple of months now; my life has improved greatly and I owe much of that to Suboxone. That being said, I am still having cravings frequently. I talked to my social… Continue reading

Kineticvideo.com – INTERACTIVE-GROUP-THERAPY-in-ADDICTION-9223-1

Kineticvideo.com – INTERACTIVE-GROUP-THERAPY-IN-ADDICTION-9223-1 — This program is aimed at clinicians, therapists, trainers, supervisors/managers of group programs as well as general health professionals and students prepar…


Maine Medicaid rules reduce narcotic prescriptions
Merritt, who runs a support group for chronic pain patients, supports Medicaid guidelines that promote alternative treatments, including physical… Continue reading

Recovering Heroin Addict Tells His Story of Being 'Suburban Junky'

Recovering heroin addict tells his story of being 'Suburban Junky'
For one Lafayette High School grad, it took exactly that before heading to rehab; putting his pen to paper and turning the page on that chapter of his life. Author Jude Hassan's memoir, Suburban Junky: From Honor Roll to Heroin… Continue reading

Despite Obamacare, a Gaping Hole in Addiction Treatment – USA TODAY

Despite Obamacare, a gaping hole in addiction treatment – USA TODAY

Despite Obamacare, a gaping hole in addiction treatment
USA TODAY
The Affordable Care Act, which promises sweeping changes to help millions of people with drug or alcohol addiction, requires that treatment be offered to those who are newly… Continue reading