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Reflecting on a Recovery From Alcohol
This young man I consider the Yoda of recovery. I can talk with him for HOURS! He will openly discuss his prior multi-substance use in...

Harold Pierre, MD
Nov 30, 20233 min read
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Methamphetamine Addiction
Methamphetamine Addiction: A Comprehensive Guide Methamphetamine, commonly known as "meth," is a highly addictive stimulant drug...

Harold Pierre, MD
Nov 29, 20237 min read
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What's the Difference Between Heroin vs Meth. Which is Worse?
Spotify YouTube Heroin vs Meth: Understanding the Key Differences Between These Powerful Addictive Substances Heroin...

Harold Pierre, MD
Nov 28, 20239 min read
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Opioid-Induced Adrenal Insufficiency in Patients Taking Chronic Opioids for Pain and Addiction
Opioid Induced Adrenal Insufficiency (Adrenal Fatigue) Chronic pain impacts over 50 million Americans. Many rely on prescription...

Harold Pierre, MD
Nov 22, 20238 min read
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Should Patients Taking Buprenorphine Stop Before Surgery?
Should You Stop Buprenorphine Before Surgery? The consensus is NO. Do not stop buprenorphine or Suboxone before surgery. This is a...

Harold Pierre, MD
Nov 21, 20234 min read
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Can I Breastfeed While Taking Suboxone?
Can I Breastfeed While Taking Buprenorphine? According to evidence-based medicine, breastfeeding while taking buprenorphine is fine....

Harold Pierre, MD
Nov 20, 20236 min read
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Can Adding Pramipexole to Buprenorphine Therapy Improve Outcomes in Opioid Addiction Treatment?
Introduction Buprenorphine has become a cornerstone medication in treating opioid use disorder (OUD). As a partial opioid agonist, it...

Harold Pierre, MD
Nov 16, 20236 min read
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Ketamine for Chronic Pain Management
Ketamine for Chronic Pain Management If you suffer from chronic pain, you know how much it can negatively impact your quality of life....

Harold Pierre, MD
Nov 15, 20235 min read
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Understanding Chronic Pain in Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
Understanding Chronic Pain in Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) Have you ever come across the term Mast Cell Activation Syndrome ,...

Harold Pierre, MD
Nov 14, 202314 min read
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Low-Dose Buprenorphine Induction for Pregnant Women with Fentanyl Addiction
The opioid epidemic has devastated families across the United States. And pregnant women with opioid use disorder (OUD) face extra risks...

Harold Pierre, MD
Nov 13, 20234 min read
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Chronic Abdominal Pain Relief with Interventional Treatment
Chronic Abdominal Pain Relief with Interventional Treatment Living With Chronic Abdominal Pain Living with chronic abdominal pain can...

Harold Pierre, MD
Nov 11, 20238 min read
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Ayahuasca in Addiction Treatment: A Miracle Cure or Just Hype?
Introduction Ayahuasca has become an increasingly popular topic in recent years. Many scientist and patients are questioning if this...

Harold Pierre, MD
Nov 9, 20238 min read
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Alcohol Addiction and Some Exciting New Treatment Options
Alcohol Addiction and Some Exciting New Treatment Options For many folks, alcohol's a beloved part of celebrating and relaxing after...

Harold Pierre, MD
Nov 8, 202312 min read
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Ketamine Addiction and Abuse: A 2023 Comprehensive Review
Ketamine addiction and abuse is an escalating public health issue that requires attention. This comprehensive guide examines ketamine...

Harold Pierre, MD
Nov 7, 202312 min read
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Everything You Need to Know About Low Dose Naltrexone
Low dose naltrexone (LDN) is a pharmaceutical compound available by prescription at some pharmacies that is emerging as a promising new...

Harold Pierre, MD
Nov 6, 20237 min read
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Medical Marijuana: The Good, The Bad, and The Marijuana Addiction
Marijuana is a psychoactive drug. Reefer. Mary Jane. Weed. Pot. Ganja. Grass. It has many names. Marijuana's history is long and...

Harold Pierre, MD
Nov 4, 202315 min read
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Psychedelic Therapy: A Revolutionary New Treatment for Addiction?
Psychedelic therapy is emerging as a potentially groundbreaking new treatment option for individuals struggling with addiction and...

Harold Pierre, MD
Nov 3, 20239 min read
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Taking Suboxone During Pregnancy: Is It Really Safe?
"Is taking Suboxone while pregnant safe?" is a common question I get asked. For the expectant mother, it is a decision that requires...

Harold Pierre, MD
Nov 2, 20238 min read
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Suboxone or Buprenorphine to treat Fentanyl Addiction: Big Problem!
Everything we know about treating opioid addiction needs to change because of the spread of illegally made fentanyl. This extremely...

Harold Pierre, MD
Nov 1, 20239 min read
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