The Real Reason Fentanyl is So Dangerous
Fentanyl plays a role in more and more opioid overdose deaths. Most fentanyl used ‘on the streets’ starts in China, with precursors shipped to
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Ending Constipation from Suboxone and Buprenorphine
Constipation is one of the few potential side effects caused by buprenorphine medications, including Suboxone Film and Zubsolv. Fortunately,
Stopping Buprenorphine in Three Steps
Readers will sometimes ask for my thoughts about buprenorphine. I’m always happy to respond, time permitting. I’ve described how my patients
Tapering off Buprenorphine or Suboxone, Pt 2
In the last post we discussed some of the misconceptions about tapering off opioids. Today we will discuss a couple basic principles, and then
Tapering Off Buprenorphine or Suboxone pt. 1
Many patients taking buprenorphine live in fear of a dark world around the corner when they will have to taper off the medication. They see horror
Addiction Treatment ‘Science’ and Dead Rats
In my last post I teased that I would write about fake science. I’ll try to make it interesting. The internet allows everyone to do research
Buprenorphine, Not Subbies
I’ve been writing longer and longer posts on SuboxForum so maybe I need to write more here. This blog archives twelve years of frustration over
Help for Heroin Addiction
A couple comments for regular readers… first, watch for an upcoming change to a new name. For years I’ve debated whether to adopt a name
The Other Opioid Crisis: Hospital Shortages Lead To Patient Pain, Medical Error
I came across this public-accesss story, and wanted to share the perspective: Pauline Bartolone, Kaiser Health News Even as opioids flood American
Missing the Point of Buprenorphine Treatment
A forum reader wrote about concerns over a partner on buprenorphine. Her concerns pointed out a common misperception about the goals of treatment
Brandeis and CDC Wrong on Buprenorphine PDMP Data
I’ll share an interesting story about the data used for the prescription drug database in Wisconsin and other states. I’ve been holding back on
Is Suboxone Potent?
We get about 5000 readers of SuboxForum per day who ask question, provide answers, or share their experiences with buprenorphine medications. If
Ten Gripes of Buprenorphine Doctors
I recently gave a lecture to medical students about opioid dependence and medication assisted treatment using buprenorphine, methadone, or
Where’s the Buprenorphine asked Mr. Obvious? Thanks, CDC!
A quick note tonight, hopefully with a longer post to follow this weekend… I’ve been frustrated by the people behind the Wisconsin PDMP, or
Buprenorphine Overdose After Naltrexone Treatment
Naltrexone induces mu-receptor hypersensitivity. Buprenorphine’s protective ‘ceiling effect’ may not prevent overdose in patients with this