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...
by Sorcha Montgomery | May 23, 2017 | Resources, Topics, Treatment
Buprenorphine is used in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to help people reduce or stop the use of heroin or other opiates. It has been available in Europe as a treatment for heroin/opioid dependence since 1996. Buprenorphine is an opioid-receptor partial agonist...
by Sorcha Montgomery | May 23, 2017 | Topics, Treatment
Detox is moving from your regular drug use to no drug use, with the help of various medications. There are different types of detox. The types of substances having been abused as well as the withdrawal symptoms experienced will influence which type of detox is...
by Sorcha Montgomery | May 8, 2017 | Topics, Treatment
WHAT IS REHAB? Inpatient rehabs are intensive, residential treatment programs designed to treat serious addictions. Patients stay at a clinic in a controlled environment with 24-hour medical and emotional support. During inpatient treatment, residents are able to...
by Sorcha Montgomery | May 8, 2017 | Topics, Treatment
What is Opioid Painkiller Dependence? Opioid Painkiller Dependence (OPD) is a physical addiction to prescription, and or over the counter painkillers. Opioid painkiller dependence is a long-term medical condition — and one that can be treated effectively. Many people...
by Sorcha Montgomery | May 8, 2017 | Topics, Treatment
Recovery means different things to different people, and everybody’s recovery is different. Recovery is never out of reach, no matter how hopeless your situation seems. Change is possible with the right treatment and support – even if you’ve tried and failed before....
by Sorcha Montgomery | May 8, 2017 | Topics, Treatment
Here’s what you need to know should you ever have to help a person who’s having a bad reaction to a drug or overdosing. Following these steps could save their life. What to look out for AnxiousTensePanickyOverheated and dehydratedDrowsy, orHaving difficulty with...
by Sorcha Montgomery | May 8, 2017 | Topics, Treatment
What is self help /mutual aid? Self help groups, also known as mutual aid groups, are groups of people with similar experiences helping each other to manage or overcome issues. Providing mutual support for each other. Through face to face or online support groups....
by Sorcha Montgomery | May 8, 2017 | Topics, Treatment
WHAT IS THIS? Talking therapies are when you talk about your problems. This may involve exploring the reasons for your substance use but may focus on what you can do to resist using or to achieve other positive goals, or may involve a mixture of these. These sessions...
