Why Buprenorphine Is Safer Than Full Opioid Agonists

February 23
28 mins

Episode Description

Most people think methadone is the only real option for opioid addiction.
Wrong.

Buprenorphine — especially long-acting injectable depot — is flipping the entire system upside down.

No daily pharmacy visits.
No takeaway dose arguments.
Lower overdose risk.
Better treatment retention.
More freedom.

This isn’t just medication-assisted treatment.
It’s a complete shift toward patient-centered care.

And yet… stigma and outdated policies are still blocking access.

If you care about smarter healthcare and real recovery solutions, you need to hear this.

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