The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Medication

Buprenorphine, methadone and naltrexone are used to treat opioid disorders in short-acting opioids such as heroin, morphine and codeine, as well as semi-synthetic opioids such as oxycodone and hydrocodone. These MAT medicines can be used safely for months, years or even a lifetime. Naltrexone (Revia®, Vivitrol®): Used for both opioid and alcohol abuse, naltrexone blocks the effects of opioids, making […]