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How Long Does Suboxone Stay in Your System?

How Long Does Suboxone Stay in Your System? Suboxone is the brand name for a combination medication used to treat opioid use disorders (OUD). It is composed of buprenorphine, an opioid, and naloxone, an opioid reversal agent. Since Suboxone was approved in 2002 for the treatment of OUD, the number of prescribers has increased substantially. A 2011 review found that … Read More

How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your System?

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How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your System? There can be a fine line between “having a good time” and alcohol abuse. Many factors can influence an individual’s response to alcohol, including gender, food intake, other medications and genetics. Alcohol is a depressant and works by slowing signals between the body and brain. Over time, the body adjusts to the … Read More

Ativan for Alcohol Withdrawal

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Ativan for Alcohol Withdrawal The symptoms of alcohol withdrawal can be uncomfortable, painful and even life-threatening in some cases. The most common symptoms are rapid heartbeat, sweating, nausea and vomiting, tremors and exhaustion. Some of the more dangerous symptoms include hallucinations, panic and seizures. When someone receives treatment for alcohol withdrawal, they may be given a benzodiazepine medication like Ativan. … Read More