C. Scott McMillin | Recovery SI

Drug Seeking in the ER

It becomes easier to dash off a prescription for Oxy than to argue with a determined patient.

Many physicians don’t want to offer opioid maintenance. They’re happy to refer out, to an addictionologist or psychiatrist with training.

Posted by C. Scott McMillin | Mar 28, 2016 | Public Policy | 0 |

The public needs to trust the people and institutions that provide the care they depend on when they (or someone they love) is sick.

In terms of a comfortable detox, Suboxone was a success. In terms of a return to opiate use, it was a failure.

I always encourage family members with concerns about a loved one’s opioid use to communicate directly with the prescriber.