Category : Opioids

Dangers of Mixing Heroin with Antidepressants

Dangers of Mixing Heroin with Antidepressants

Written By Detoxes - March 21st, 2023
Heroin & Antidepressants Mixed The mixing antidepressants and heroin can be a potentially deadly combination. Antidepressants are medications used to treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders. These medications work by altering the levels of serotonin and dopamine in the brain, which can impact mood and emotions. Heroin is... Read More
Inpatient vs. Outpatient Detox | What is The Difference?

Inpatient vs. Outpatient Detox | What is The Difference?

Written By Detoxes - October 3rd, 2019
Detox is an important step in the process of recovery from addiction. One of the first decisions to be made when a person is suffering... Read More
How Does Vivitrol Work? Breaking the Opioid Cycle

How Does Vivitrol Work? Breaking the Opioid Cycle

Written By Bobby Oerzen BS MA - April 25th, 2017
Opioid addiction is an epidemic steadily sweeping its way across America. Access to effective treatment is particularly important, as addiction is a complex, chronic disease... Read More
Suboxone: A Two-Pronged Approach to Treating Opioid Addiction

Suboxone: A Two-Pronged Approach to Treating Opioid Addiction

Written By Bobby Oerzen BS MA - March 22nd, 2017
The popular opioid treatment medication Suboxone is a mixture of two drugs; buprenorphine and naloxone4. Buprenorphine is an opioid drug whereas naloxone is an opioid... Read More