Expecting Miracles
I’m not saying that miracles can’t and don’t happen anytime and anywhere, but seeing miracles is a daily occurrence in my job. For instance…this week James* came in to get his second naltrexone implant. April did the implant, but she grabbed me on his way out and...
The New Fentanyl Epidemic
Just when you thought the heroin epidemic was bad enough, now we are seeing a new and even worse epidemic – Fentanyl. We started to hear about Fentanyl since it has been a contributing factor in many recent overdose deaths. In its prescription form, Fentanyl is...Probuphine – A New Buprenorphine Implant
Probuphine® was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2016 and prior to approval had several studies conducted that aided in approving its treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). The test made significant progress in showing participants who...
6 Ways to Keep your Resolution for Sobriety
For those struggling with an addiction to alcohol or another substance, the end of the year can be a challenging time. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s can bring up old temptations and triggers that can make your goal for sobriety seem out of reach. But now...
