“I’ve created a whole new life” — Adriana’s Story of Hope
This Story of Hope features Adriana, now in recovery, who fell victim to addiction when her boyfriend introduced her to pain pills to treat her stress.
“I knew if I didn’t get help, I was going to die” — Roy’s Story of Hope
This Story of Hope features Roy, now nearly 4 years in recovery, who fell victim to addiction after his girlfriend introduced him to heroin.
“Where I’m at in my life — it’s a miracle” — Jane’s Story of Hope
This Story of Hope features Jane, now 4 years in recovery, who fell victim to opioid addiction when she received a prescription for back pain.
Nitazines: The “Next Wave” in Dangerous Street Drugs?
First came fentanyl. Then xylazine, aka “tranq,” a veterinary sedative. Will nitazines, a dangerous new class of synthetic opioid, infiltrate the drug supply next?
“Our theory is, it’s just a matter of time,” says Brian Dawson, M.D., an addiction medicine specialist and Chief Medical Officer for Ideal Option. “We could be looking at the very beginning of a nitazine wave.”
Sublocade vs. Suboxone: The Pros and Cons of Two Opioid Treatment Medications
Since its approval in 2002, Suboxone has proven miraculous for countless patients struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD). Taken daily, as a film that dissolves under the tongue, the medication suppresses withdrawal symptoms and…
“I was like a zombie” — Brian’s Story of Hope
This Story of Hope features Brian, now 9 years in recovery, who fell victim to opioid addiction when coping with his low self-esteem.
Xylazine Is Making the Fentanyl Crisis Even Deadlier
Just when fentanyl seems maximally destructive — addicting more youth, driving up overdoses and deaths — an even more dangerous drug, xylazine, has infiltrated the fentanyl supply, making the deadliest drug in the nation even deadlier.
“I had to stop. I was done.” — Anthony’s Story of Hope
This Story of Hope features Anthony, 55, who fell victim to opioid addiction at age 18 when a car accident killed his girlfriend and landed him in the hospital for a week.
California Sober: Genuine Recovery Alternative or Slippery Slope?
“California sober” offers a controversial path to recovery, allowing marijuana use while avoiding other drugs. Its effectiveness varies, but for some, it’s a valuable tool.
In the Fentanyl Era, What’s the Best Medication for Opioid Addiction: Buprenorphine, Methadone, or Naltrexone?
The FDA has approved three medications for the treatment of OUD: methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. But which of the three government-approved medications works best?