Is Injectable Buprenorphine a Better Alternative?
While the injectable form of Suboxone will deter the problem of people selling their Suboxone pills, the lower frequency of visits makes it harder to …
Member Topics: opiates
He Could Be Better Off in Jail
Locking people up for their addiction and the non-violent but illegal behavior that accompanies that addiction is completely unacceptable. Our society…
Rapid Detox
Rapid detoxification from a drug involves anesthetizing the person and then injecting a high dose of opiate-blocking drugs. The idea is that the perso…
Narcan
All pharmacies in Massachusetts have a standing order to provide you 2 doses of Narcan. You do not need a prescription. If a pharmacy is unaware of th…
Podcast: “The Language of Recovery”
Join Allies in Recovery moms Annie Highwater and Laurie MacDougall as they share their personal experiences with their loved ones' recovery and how ap…
Suboxone vs. Section 35 – What Do I Do About My Son?
Your son says he is willing to try a treatment. Pulling out of opiate addiction will likely be a process. It is the rare person who goes from regular …
Fast Forward to February
Charismatic and inspiring author Annie Highwater graces Allies in Recovery's Discussion Blog with this new piece on Getting Through the …
What I Did to Get Better
"I would go to meetings saying to myself, "Don't cry don't cry don't cry don't cry!" We hope you enjoy these …
My Loved One is Going to Taper off Methadone – What Should I Expect?
Withdrawal from methadone is long, so the period after 0mg can be uncomfortable for weeks, perhaps up to a month: low energy, joint pain, real trouble…
Naloxone … is No Cure in Heroin Epidemic
From the New York Times: "Critics say the highly effective antidote provides a safety net for those who keep abusing drugs, enabling them to be r…
