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  • Can Adding Pramipexole to Buprenorphine Therapy Improve Outcomes in Opioid Addiction Treatment?

    The patient also reengaged in hobbies he had lost interest in. One study saw patients on both medications require 50 to 70% less buprenorphine, while still reporting The decision to add pramipexole should involve carefully weighing possible benefits against these potential Patients and doctors should carefully weigh its experimental nature. Patients and doctors should have an in-depth discussion weighing pros and cons.

  • Managing Chronic Pain with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

    Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease is a complex neurological disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness and loss Sensory loss occurs in the feet and spreads to the legs and hands. Loss of reflexes, especially at the ankle, is another common symptom. Weakness and mechanical instability from muscle loss place excess stress on joints and soft tissues,

  • Magnesium: The Missing Link in Addiction Recovery? 

    Moreover, magnesium is known to reduce inflammation, which can help prevent bone loss over time. Dopamine is what makes people feel good when they use drugs, so less dopamine means the drugs won't feel Gentler on the stomach and less likely to cause digestive issues.

  • Medical Marijuana: The Good, The Bad, and The Marijuana Addiction

    In this article, I will explore marijuana's science, weigh potential benefits against harms, and seek These include anxiety, insomnia, appetite loss. Addiction risks seem higher for men than women. Adolescents who use heavily have shown loss of IQ points and decreased cognitive function into adulthood They drop out more and achieve less in school. Key signs include: Loss of control - taking more than intended, unsuccessful attempts to cut down Spending

  • Buprenorphine Misinformation and Opioid Use Disorder Misconception Among Medical Providers

    beliefs about the addiction medication buprenorphine - and if so, whether those wrong ideas make them less substitutes one drug for another Providers who believed more misinformation about buprenorphine were: Less willing to treat opioid addiction Less interested in prescribing buprenorphine Less likely to get special buprenorphine is common Believing myths about its effectiveness or appropriateness is tied to being less Patients deserve no less than healthcare teams properly equipped with the best modern understanding to

  • Chronic Pain in Multiple Sclerosis

    leading to pain with urination, bowel movements, or sex Sexual dysfunction including genital sensory loss However, the response to SCS for motor disorders in MS was less pronounced. 

  • Benzodiazepine Addiction and Abuse: a Comprehensive Review

    Memory loss: Frequent use can negatively impact memory and cognitive ability, even after quitting the Loss of employment, relationship issues, and financial problems are also common. Don’t lose hope - many people fully recover from benzodiazepine addiction by making sobriety their number

  • Alcohol Addiction and Some Exciting New Treatment Options

    Bone loss, muscle myopathy. Sexual/reproductive dysfunction. Sleep disorders. Lost productivity and unemployment. Financial devastation. Ask yourself these questions: Do I sometimes drink more than intended or lose control of my drinking? Alcohol Addiction and Treatment Alcohol addiction is a chronic disease involving compulsive drinking and loss

  • The Pros and Cons of Methadone Assisted Treatment

    In this blog post, we'll take an in-depth look at methadone, how it works, and weigh the potential benefits Reduced Supervision: After the stabilization period, you'll graduate to visit the clinic weekly or less Key Takeaways: Weighing the Pros and Cons of Methadone Treatment Deciding if medication-assisted treatment with methadone is the right choice for you requires carefully weighing the potential benefits and risks

  • The Importance of Vitamin Supplements in Addiction Treatment

    While there are some research demonstrating nutrition deficiency with heroin use, there are much less poor dietary habits Impaired absorption of nutrients in the gastrointestinal tract Increased nutrient loss

  • Suboxone or Buprenorphine to treat Fentanyl Addiction: Big Problem!

    Higher overdose risk: Those with a fentanyl addiction have lost their tolerance to other opioids but Activates opioid receptors enough to reduce drug cravings and prevent withdrawal symptoms Provides less A poorly managed induction can otherwise lead to shame, loss of trust, and abandonment of care.

  • Puff Daddy, GHB Addiction and The Facts About Gamma Hydroxybutyrate From An Addiction Doctor

    It is also more potent than GHB meaning that users get more effects with less. GHB overdose can central nervous system (CNS) effects include: • Confusion • Dizziness • Seizures • Loss

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