Opioid Withdrawal HD

Experts Adam Bisaga, MD, a Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University, and Alicia Murray, DO, a Board Certified Addiction Psychiatrist, explain the symptoms of opioid withdrawal and why the pain and dependence makes it so difficult to stop using opioids like heroin, prescription pain pills and fentanyl – and how medication-assisted treatment like buprenorphine and naltrexone can help people get into and maintain recovery. + Find more information on medication-assisted treatment: https://drugfree.org/article/medication-assisted-treatment/ ******** Partnership for Drug-Free Kids is committed to helping families struggling with their son or daughter’s substance use. We empower families with information, support and guidance to get the help their loved one needs and deserves. And we advocate for greater understanding and more effective programs to treat the disease of addiction. Need help coping with or understanding your son or daughter’s substance use? Contact our Parent Helpline at 1-855-DRUGFREE or learn more and explore our resources at drugfree.org. + Like this content? Subscribe to our channel: http://www.youtube.com/drugfreechannel + Donate to help fund more content like this: http://www.drugfree.org/donate