Wanda Sanders and I step into line at Red Emma’s, a bookstore café in North Maryland. Sanders, a 48-year-old African-American, leans on a cane, wearing sparkle lipstick with her hair pulled ...

Yes, guest dosing is possible when on methadone. Here, we review the planning required and answer your questions about using guest services while on methadone. Then, we invite your questions about ...

Chronic opiate/opioid use has been associated with weight gain. Medical literature links opiate use and the development of a preference for sweet-tasting foods. The preference for sugary foods can lead ...

Recently I’ve had patients write to my blog describing how their opioid treatment program doctors are using methadone blood levels to determine the correct dose. What they described to me ...