Tag: withdrawal
Understanding substance cravings
Substance use disorder is recognized as a brain disease, characterized by persistent drug-seeking behavior in spite of negative consequences. A primary component of ongoing...
Getting through post-acute withdrawal syndrome
Addiction is not just a temporary habit or a hiccup of dependence, it is a chronic brain disorder that develops over an extended period...
The riskier side of buprenorphine
Buprenorphine may be one of the go-to medications to combat opioid dependency, but it has some very serious risks that are often glossed over...