Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
Real Recovery Talk
166 - Is Methadone an Effective Treatment Option?
166 - Is Methadone an Effective Treatment Option?
166 - Is Methadone an Effective Treatment Option?
Thursday 14th January 2021
Listen to Ben Bueno discuss his journey with methadone and suboxone for heroin addiction on Real Recovery Talk.
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Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
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I got to be able to do my everyday life without methadone. I don't even know how this is even possible, and that's where the freedom aspect comes in.
Ever wondered if methadone or suboxone could be the answer to overcoming heroin addiction? In this eye-opening episode of Real Recovery Talk, host Tom Conrad sits down with Ben Bueno, a recovering heroin addict, to share his personal experience with these treatments. Ben's journey with methadone is laid bare, revealing both the highs and lows of using this medication. He also touches on suboxone as a rapid detox option, weighing its benefits and drawbacks.
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