by Annemarie Ward | Feb 11, 2022 | Resources, Topics, Treatment
It’s not always easy to see when your drinking has crossed the line from moderate or social use to problem drinking. But if you consume alcohol to cope with difficulties or to avoid feeling bad, you’re in potentially dangerous territory. Facts In 2015, there were...
by Annemarie Ward | Feb 11, 2022 | Topics
What is addiction? A substance addiction meets two criteria: You have difficulty controlling how much you use or how long you use. For example, one drink leads to more drinks, or one line of cocaine leads to more.You continue to use even though it has negative...
by Annemarie Ward | Feb 8, 2019 | Resources, Topics, Treatment
Here is a brilliant consumers guide to using Buvidal please download it by clicking Depot Bupe consumer guide Informaton includes Treatment options, Cost, How it works, Dosing options Injections, and depots Pros and cons, Setting yourself up for success, Starting...
by Sorcha Montgomery | May 26, 2017 | Resources, Topics, Treatment
Medication is used in a number of different ways to help with alcohol and drug dependency. Effective treatment comes in different shapes and sizes and encompasses a range of treatments and services which help people overcome their dependency and reduce the physical...
by Sorcha Montgomery | May 23, 2017 | Topics, Treatment
Buprenorphine/naloxone is a combination medicine used to treat opioid dependence. It works in the brain and nervous system to help prevent withdrawal symptoms in someone who has stopped taking opiates. Buprenorphine is an agonist that can prevent symptoms and suppress...
by Sorcha Montgomery | May 23, 2017 | Resources, Topics, Treatment
Methadone is a medication used in medication-assisted treatment to help people reduce or stop taking heroin or other opioids. Methadone has been used in Europe since the 1960’s to treat people who are addicted to heroin and opioid pain medicines. Methadone, a...
