C. Scott McMillin | Recovery SI

Open the Buprenorphine Tap?

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.

Posted by C. Scott McMillin | Mar 17, 2016 | Public Policy | 0 |

In a way, drug trial catastrophes are like airline disasters, in that the aura of secrecy extends well beyond the incident itself.