Addiction Blog

If you are asking "am I an alcoholic," the question itself is a good reason to look closely at how alcohol affects your life.

Depression and a substance use disorder can occur together, and either one can come first. Sometimes depression begins first.

Suboxone is a prescription combination of buprenorphine and naloxone used to treat opioid use disorder. It can help reduce withdrawal and cravings, but it is not a cure and does not produce the same result for everyone.

Avoid alcohol while taking Suboxone. Alcohol can increase sedation and respiratory depression from buprenorphine, potentially leading to overdose and death. The naloxone included in Suboxone does not make this combination safe.

The right time to take your first Suboxone dose depends on your recent opioid use and on clinical signs of withdrawal.