# Addiction Science

[What to expect when you take Suboxone](/content/what-to-expect-when-you-take-suboxone/index.html)

[**What to expect when you take Suboxone**](/content/what-to-expect-when-you-take-suboxone/index.html)

Kristin Muhlner

November 24, 2025

How Suboxone Works: What to Expect in the First Days and Weeks A clear, supportive guide to understanding your medication, reviewed by our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jon Peeples NOTE: The below is intended as general information and not personalized medical guidance. If you have specific questions about your case, speak with a licensed medical provider.

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[**Suboxone during pregnancy and breastfeeding: What you need to know**](/content/mat-during-pregnancy-and-breastfeeding/index.html)

Suboxone and Other MAT During Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know A safe, evidence-based guide for expectant and new parents, reviewed by our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jon Peeples NOTE: The below is intended as general information and not personalized medical guidance.

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[**How to start Suboxone safely**](/content/how-to-start-suboxone-safely/index.html)

Starting Suboxone Safely: How to Avoid Precipitated Withdrawal Your step-by-step guide to a smooth, confident start, reviewed by our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jon Peeples NOTE: The below is intended as general information and not personalized medical guidance.

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[**Is Percocet addictive? Understanding the Risks, Signs & Safer Treatment Options**](/content/is-percocet-addictive/index.html)

Percocet is a prescription pain medication that combines oxycodone, a powerful opioid, with acetaminophen. While effective for short-term pain relief, Percocet carries a high risk for dependence, misuse, and addiction, even when taken as directed. If you or someone you love is concerned about Percocet use, understanding the risks—and knowing help is available—can make all the difference.

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[**National Recovery Month: Recovery Is REAL—Let’s Celebrate Wins, Big and Small**](/content/national-recovery-month/index.html)

September is National Recovery Month—a time to recognize the strength of people in recovery, applaud the families and clinicians who support them, and remind everyone that help works and hope is warranted. This year’s theme, “Recovery is REAL (Restoring Every Aspect of Life),”

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[**Is Drinking Good for Your Health?**](/content/is-drinking-good-for-your-health/index.html)

For years, the idea that moderate alcohol consumption — especially wine — could be good for your heart or longevity was widely reported. But new, large-scale research has overturned this belief. The truth? No amount of alcohol is good for your health.

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[**Fighting the Stigma of Substance Use Disorders**](/content/fighting-the-stigma-of-substance-use-disorders/index.html)

The stigma of addiction is a barrier that keeps people from getting the help they need and it affects the lives of millions of Americans who are living in active recovery from substance use disorders (SUD). In this video, four celebrities in open recovery who advocate for those still suffering discuss the stigma.

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[**Alcohol Increases Cancer Risk**](/content/alcohol-and-cancer-risk/index.html)

For many years, it was suggested that drinking alcohol had health benefits. However, a study of these studies by the World Health Organization in 2023 conclusively found that no level of alcohol consumption can be considered safe in relation to cancer risk.

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[**Guide to Addictive Opioid Painkillers**](/content/guide-to-addictive-opioid-painkillers/index.html)

The opioid crisis has become a significant public health issue, with millions of people worldwide becoming addicted to prescription painkillers. In the United States alone, it’s estimated that over 2 million people suffer from opioid use disorder related to prescription opioids.

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[**How to set yourself up for success when you set a quit date for alcohol and drugs**](/content/how-to-set-yourself-up-for-success-when-you-set-a-quit-date-for-alcohol-and-drugs/index.html)

How to get ready for your quit date You’ve made the resolution and chosen a date to quit drinking and using drugs. A healthier, happier life that you control is in your future. The journey starts with believing in yourself and your power to change. You can do this.