No addiction is easy, whether it’s drugs or shopping, addiction is a challenge. Some substances are more addictive than others though. The more addicting a substance is, the easier it is to get hooked and harder it is to detox. It can be hard to scientifically judge, which drugs are most addictive, but here...Read More

Kratom, a naturally occurring plant from South East Asia that has recently gained popularity as a treatment for opiate addiction, is currently being debated in the US. For months the FDA and DEA have been looking into whether or not the substance should be banned.   On November 13, the US DEA spokesperson suggested that...Read More

  Suboxone detox is Delray Center for Addiction Medicine’s preferred method of treating opiate withdrawal and addiction. While many people have heard of Suboxone before, not many people know exactly what it is.   Suboxone is actually a brand name for a combination medicine that includes buprenorphine and naloxone. This combination has been proven to...Read More

  There are two popular medications used to treat opiate addictions, Methadone and Suboxone treatment. Both are commonly used across the US as replacements for harmful opiates such as heroin. They work to curb drug cravings and assist in opiate detoxes. While the two are similar, here at Delray Center for Addiction Medicine we prefer...Read More

Suboxone is an approved medication used to treat opiate addiction. It’s used both for opiate detox and to help prevent relapse. Here at Delray Center for Addiction Medicine, we have been successfully using Suboxone treatments in Delray Beach for years. This medication helps reduce opiate cravings and opiate withdrawal symptoms. But how do you know...Read More

Suboxone is a medication used to treat opioid dependency. Opioid addiction is deadly, and the number of people struggling and overdosing because of this illness continues to rise. Suboxone treatment is one of the most commonly prescribed medications used to treat opioid addiction.   Suboxone comes either as a tablet that gets placed under the...Read More

Withdrawal is never easy or fun. It can be a long and hard journey, but in the end it is worth it. However, our “Dr Rodriguez Method for Outpatient Detoxification” (“RMOD”) method of opiate detox with suboxone treatment is the most effective way to rehabilitate from drug addiction. If you’re lookin for the quickest and...Read More

Jails and prisons across the US are finally becoming less resistant to providing inmates with addiction medicine.   The prison system has long resistance administering opioid addiction medications to inmates. Many were skeptical of the long-term efficiency of them and the high costs it would put on the prisons. Prisons also saw these addiction medications...Read More

A recent medical study uncovered a new method for opiate detox that doesn’t require prolonged maintenance or the use of opioid drugs, but instead treats withdrawal symptoms using a combination of tizanidine, hydroxyzine and gabapentin. Hydroxyzine for opiate withdrawal protocol consists of 8mg of muscle relaxant, tizanidine, every six hours; 100mg of the antihistamine, hydroxyzine,...Read More

Heroin is by far the most well-known opioid right now. With the opioid epidemic in full swing, detox and drug addiction centers are seeing an influx of patients. Many are wondering what they can expect during a opiate detox. Here are the most common symptoms that are associated with opioid withdrawal.   Common Symptoms A...Read More