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Recovering from drug addiction can be a challenging process. After admitting you have a problem, the next step is to stop using. Detoxification is the process of eliminating the drugs from your system. Withdrawal symptoms from detoxing can vary based on the drug being abused. Some opiate abusers are using a drug called Suboxone (Subutex), which contains an opiate, to treat opiate dependence. But is using an opiate to treat an opiate addiction the best solution? Have you or a loved one ever been through a detox program?
Guests:
Dr. Anthony Dekker – medical doctor and expert on bupreorphine
Dr. Shirley Rowland (Cherokee) – doctorate of addictive disorders
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