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Choosing the Best SSRI for Your Teen or Young Adult: A Parent’s Guide
https://app.synthesia.io/#/video/cc44aea1-2d3d-4278-8b36-70f0b1eaba49 by Dr. Wesley Sassaman, DNP, MSN-NE, MPH, MBA, FNP-C, CARN-AP When...


Understanding Opioid Withdrawal in Teens and Young Adults: A Parent’s Guide
The rising prevalence of opioid addiction, particularly fentanyl, among teens and young adults is a reality many families face today.


Decoding the Struggle: Understanding the Neurobiology of Opioid Withdrawal
By Wesley C. Sassaman, DNP, MPH, MSN-NE, MBA, FNP-C, CARN-AP Â Welcome to my blog. My name is Dr. Wesley Sassaman, and as someone who has...
Integrating and Navigating Strategies for Treating Chronic Pain, Mental Health, and Opioid Use Disorder
The most effective way to address chronic pain, paired with anxiety, depression, and OUD, is through a comprehensive, multimodal approach.


Battling Addiction in America: A Look at the Promise of GLP-1 Medications
Exam my review for the use of GLP-1 medications in addiction medicine.


Parents Supporting Transition Process from Fentanyl to Buprenorphine-Naloxone at Home
Transitioning from street-based fentanyl to buprenorphine-naloxone represents a viable and evidence-based pathway to recovery.


Understanding Buprenorphine-based Medications for Opioid Addiction in Teens and Young Adults
Welcome to (Recovery Design) By Dr. Wesley C. Sassaman, DNP, MPH, MSN-NE, MBA, FNP-c, CARN-AP Fentanyl addiction is a dire issue that...


Navigating the Shift: From Fentanyl to Buprenorphine
The opioid crisis has evolved with the introduction of synthetic opioids like fentanyl, challenging both families and healthcare...

Empowering Parents: Brixadi's Flexible Solution for Opioid Dependency
In the midst of the harrowing opioid crisis, parents and caregivers of children (18 years old or older) and young adults struggling with...
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