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Before you start Suboxone: how to set yourself up for success with QuickMD

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Why Do Opioid Withdrawals Feel Worse at Night? How to Sleep During Detox

If you’re going through opioid withdrawal, you might notice that symptoms feel much worse at...

Man sitting up in bed at night, holding his neck in discomfort, representing the struggle of opioid withdrawal symptoms worsening at night and sleep difficulties during detox

Can Suboxone Make You Sleepy? Managing Fatigue and Drowsiness

Suboxone is meant to help you feel normal, reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms so you...

Tired woman sitting at a desk with her head in her hands, struggling to stay awake, representing Suboxone-related drowsiness and fatigue management

Can You Take Suboxone As Needed? Understanding Daily vs. PRN Use

If you’re on Suboxone (buprenorphine-naloxone) for opioid use disorder, you might wonder: Can I just take...

Pharmacist handing a prescription bottle to a patient at a pharmacy counter, representing the discussion on whether Suboxone should be taken daily or as needed (PRN) for opioid addiction treatment

What Happens If You Take Opioids While on Suboxone? Understanding Precipitated Withdrawal

You wake up feeling sick—sweating, nauseous, body aching. Desperate for relief, you take an opioid....

Woman sitting on a bed holding her head in discomfort, representing the effects of precipitated withdrawal from taking opioids while on Suboxone

What’s the Best Way to Quit Opioids? Comparing Detox, Tapering, and MAT

Quitting opioids is one of the biggest, most life-changing decisions you can make—but it’s also...

Thoughtful man sitting on a couch during a therapy session, symbolizing the challenges of quitting opioids and exploring treatment options like detox, tapering, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT)

Why Do People Relapse After Opioid Addiction? Understanding Triggers and Prevention

You’ve worked hard to get clean. You’ve fought through withdrawal, started rebuilding your life, and...

Stressed man in an office holding his head while reviewing documents, symbolizing the emotional and psychological triggers that can lead to opioid relapse