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Everything You Need to Know About Medications Like Suboxone, Vivitrol and Methadone for Treating Opioid Addiction, With Lauren Hoffman, Ph.D.
Everything You Need to Know About Medications Like Suboxone, Vivitrol and Methadone for Treating Opioid Addiction, With Lauren Hoffman, Ph.D.
Everything You Need to Know About Medications Like Suboxone, Vivitrol and Methadone for Treating Opioid Addiction, With Lauren Hoffman, Ph.D.
Thursday 18th March 2021
Dr. Lauren Hoffman discusses medications for opioid addiction in teens on 'Hopestream'. Learn about Suboxone, Vivitrol, Methadone, and more.
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Get the buttons here!Medication Options for Opioid Addiction: Dr. Lauren Hoffman Shares Insights
We know that it works, we know it saves lives, we know that it will give you the opportunity to succeed.
Feeling lost about using medication to treat opioid addiction? You're not alone. In this episode of 'Hopestream', Brenda Zane chats with Dr. Lauren Hoffman from the Recovery Research Institute to clear up the confusion. Dr. Hoffman, who has dedicated her career to advancing addiction treatment, shares her expertise on medications like Suboxone, Vivitrol, and Methadone. She dives into how these medications work, the different formats available (think pills, injections, implants), and who might benefit from them. Dr.
Hoffman also talks about her personal journey, which started at age 13 when she became responsible for her mom's opioid use disorder. This experience shaped her mission to help others navigate the complexities of addiction treatment. You'll get a rundown of age recommendations for these medications and when someone can start taking them. Plus, there's a discussion on the role of naloxone and the importance of combining medication with psychosocial treatments for a well-rounded recovery approach.
Tune in to get the facts straight from an expert and learn about the Recovery Research Institute's Monthly recovery bulletin, which keeps you updated on the latest research in addiction treatment.