November 2019 – Enlite Clinics

Naltrexone vs. Suboxone

by adminNovember 13, 2019

While both naltrexone and Suboxone reduce opioid cravings, they do so in very different ways. Suboxone is an opiate blocker, but it also contains an opiate (buprenorphine) to help detox individuals addicted to heroin and other opioids. As an opiate, there are addiction, withdrawal, and…

Naltrexone vs. Methadone

by adminNovember 13, 2019

Medication

Both Naltrexone and Methadone work on the body’s opioid receptors. Methadone activates the receptors that suppress opioid cravings, while Naltrexone binds and blocks them to reduce cravings. Unlike methadone, naltrexone is not addictive, does not create a euphoric feeling or high, and withdrawal is minimal.…

Don't Try to Self-Treat Addiction.

by adminNovember 3, 2019

Medication, News, Suboxone

People with opioid addiction are illegally purchasing a medication that’s prescribed to treat opioid addiction. Many are doing it to self-medicate. Some are trying to get high. “Never craved opioids at all when I was on it. That was the great thing about it,” said…