Suboxone vs Subutex: What Is the Difference?

Suboxone vs Subutex: What Is the Difference?

Both Subutex and Suboxone are prescribed for opiate use disorder (opioid addiction). Both contain buprenorphine, a type of opiate that binds to the same brain receptors as drugs like heroin and oxycontin. However, what differentiates buprenorphine from other opioids...
The Telehealth Landscape After The COVID-19 Pandemic

The Telehealth Landscape After The COVID-19 Pandemic

The healthcare landscape has changed drastically following the global COVID-19 pandemic. The weaknesses of our healthcare systems have been laid bare by the pandemic – such as the lack of testing facilities, the decentralization of healthcare policies, and the...
Finding Counseling For Opioid Addiction

Finding Counseling For Opioid Addiction

  If you, a family member, a partner, or a friend are affected by opioid addiction, you know that overwhelming life situations can so often be a major contributing factor. It may be the loss of a loved one, the loss of employment, or maybe the lack of meaningful...
The Opioid Crisis: How did we get here?

The Opioid Crisis: How did we get here?

The Opioid Crisis – how did we get here?   The United States is in the midst of a serious opioid epidemic that has its origin decades ago and continues to this day. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 700,000 Americans...
Suboxone (Buprenorphine) Online via Telemedicine – TeleMAT

Suboxone (Buprenorphine) Online via Telemedicine – TeleMAT

The United States is in the midst of an opioid epidemic, with millions of people suffering from opioid addiction along with an unprecedented number of opioid overdoses and about 50,000 opioid-related deaths per year. What these numbers do not tell is the true impact...