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At Brightside Recovery, buprenorphine (often prescribed as Suboxone® or similar medications) is one of the most important tools we have for treating opioid use disorder. For many people, it provides stability, reduces cravings, and helps them rebuild their lives. At some point, you and your provider may start wondering whether tapering off buprenorphine is the […]
Kratom is often sold as a “natural” mood and energy booster, something you can grab at a gas station or online and assume is safe. But “plant-based” doesn’t mean risk-free. Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) contains compounds that act on the brain’s opioid receptors, which means it can lead to tolerance, withdrawal, and a pattern of use […]
7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) is increasingly found in “herbal” shots, gummies, drinks, vapes, and capsules. Unlike traditional plant material like kratom that contains only trace amounts of 7-OH, today’s retail products often include concentrated or chemically derived 7-OH that behaves like a potent opioid. Because of their similarities to illicit opioids, using these “herbal” products raises the […]
Addiction hurts the individual suffering, as well as the friends and family surrounding them. When a woman is pregnant, the situation becomes more complex, as drug dependence can cause life-altering birth defects for the unborn child. Brightside understands each situation requires personalized drug addiction treatment, particularly when there’s a risk of fetal harm. We work […]
Opioid use disorder affects individuals, families, and communities across the world, with more than 80,000 people passing away due to opioid overdose in 2021 alone. Beyond the potentially fatal consequences of opioid use disorder (OUD), consistent, long-term use of opioids can take a severe toll on the human brain, altering its chemistry and function to […]
