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Healthy Living: Treating Addiction

Buprenorphine is fast becoming the treatment of choice when it comes to opioid addiction.

It used to only come in a pill or patch, but recently the FDA approved a first-of-its-kind implant that goes in the arm.

It’s called Probuphine.

In Healthy Living, we look at the pros and cons.

There is a downside.

If something happens and pain medication is needed, opioids won’t work with the implant.

Doctors say mild constipation is another side effect.

To learn more about the resources available for those struggling with addiction, click .

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