True Health New Mexico | true to your health | Fall 2018

{ TRUE TO YOUR HEALTH } 3 FALL 2018 TRUE TO YOUR HEALTH is published as a health and wellness service for the members of TRUE HEALTH NEW MEXICO. Information comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your primary care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2018 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. THNM-ID0305-0918 Find us online: truehealthnewmexico.com Contact us: Customer Service : 855-769-6642 truehealthnewmexico.com/contact_us.aspx Michelle McRuiz, editor mmcruiz@truehealthnewmexico.com Facebook “f”Logo CMYK / .ai Generic name Brand name Approved uses Acamprosate delayed-release tablets Campral ® Alcohol dependence Buprenorphine implant Probuphine ® (prior authorization required; coverage varies by benefit plan) Opioid dependence Buprenorphine sublingual tablets Subutex ® Opioid dependence Buprenorphine/naloxone film Suboxone ® , Bunavail ® (quantity limitations exist) Opioid dependence Buprenorphine/naloxone sublingual tablets Suboxone ® Opioid dependence Buprenorphine/naloxone sublingual tablets Zubsolv ® (quantity limitations exist) Opioid dependence Disulfiram tablets Antabuse ® Alcohol dependence Naloxone injection N/A Emergency treatment of opioid overdose Naloxone auto-injector Evzio ® (prior authorization required; quantity limitations exist) Emergency treatment of opioid overdose Naloxone nasal spray Narcan ® (quantity limitations exist) Emergency treatment of opioid overdose Naltrexone tablets Revia ® Alcohol dependence, blockade of opioids Naltrexone injection Vivitrol ® (prior authorization may be required; coverage varies by benefit plan) Alcohol dependence, opioid dependence Medications for substance use disorder treatment and rescue on the True Health New Mexico formulary SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER A complex disease S ubstance use disorder is the overindulgence in or depen- dence on an addictive substance, especially alcohol and/or drugs. You may not understand why or how someone can become addicted to these substances. It’s a common misconception that those who use drugs or alcohol lack moral principles or willpower—that if people chose to, they could stop their drug use. In reality, substance use disorder is a complex disease that can happen to anyone. Quitting often takes more than good intentions or a strong will. Addictive substances change the brain in ways that make quitting hard, even for those who want to. The good news is researchers know more than ever about how drugs and alcohol affect the brain. They have found treatments that can help people recover from substance use disorder and lead productive lives. If you can’t stop taking a drug or drinking alcohol even if you want to, or if your urge to use substances is too strong to control—even if you know it is causing harm—you might be ad- dicted. Here are some questions to ask yourself: 1. Do you think about drugs or alcohol a lot? 2. Have you ever tried to stop or cut down on your usage but couldn’t? 3. Have you ever thought you couldn’t fit in socially or have a good time without the use of drugs or alcohol? 4. Do you ever use these substances because you are upset or angry at other people? 5. Have you ever used a substance without knowing what it was or what it would do to you? 6. Have you ever taken one substance to get over the effects of another? 7. Have you ever made mistakes at a job or at school because you were using drugs or alcohol? 8. Does the thought of running out of drugs or alcohol really scare you? 9. Have you ever stolen to pay for drugs or alcohol? If the answer to some or all of these questions is yes, you might have a substance use disorder. The goal of drug or alcohol abuse treatment is to stop use and to allow people to lead active, productive lives. The first and most important step is to ask for help. You can do this by visiting your doctor for a possible referral to treatment. Ask your doctor if he or she is comfortable talking about drug abuse screening and treatment. If not, ask for a referral to an- other doctor. You can also contact a substance use disorder specialist. Our provider network contains many behavioral health professionals who can direct you to the best substance abuse care. Visit truehealthnewmexico.com/ find_a_doctor.aspx . { F I N D T H E H E L P Y O U N E E D } { W E L L N E S S }