One of the biggest challenges we face in combating the opioid epidemic…is the fractured state of opioid treatment services. Getting clean from opioid addiction can be complicated. To fully recover, one must see a doctor for assessments, a pharmacy for treatment medications, a therapist for counseling, and (hopefully) find friends/mentors for guidance and…
Details“Integrated care” is the combination of multiple services to treat a single condition. It closes gaps in treatment that would (and do) lead to incomplete and unsuccessful treatment. Integrated and collaborative treatment leads to better outcomes in all sectors of healthcare. Yet with opioid dependence, despite being a leading cause of…
DetailsOpioid recovery has evolved, with medications like Suboxone empowering people to stop recreational opioid use while avoiding significant withdrawal…Saving countless lives. Yet for the majority of people, these medications are provided without additional support… Unfortunately, that’s just not enough…nearly everyone with opioid dependence also suffers from trauma and/or other mental health conditions, family…
Details Medication Assisted Treatment, or MAT, is a method used to treat opioid dependence. MAT boasts unparalleled survival rates. But survival doesn’t mean recovery, and it certainly doesn’t guarantee lasting change… Unfortunately, Medication-Assisted Treatment is frequently just…medication. This means no individual therapy, group counseling, family therapy, or social support. When…
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The latest opioid epidemic statistics are staggering. Although knowledge and public awareness of the dangers of opioids continue to grow, so does the epidemic. Pharmaceutical companies, medical professionals, developers, advertisers, retailers, and users continue to fuel the epidemic by producing, marketing, and consuming more opioids each day. As a result, getting treatment at an opioid…
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Are you wondering, “What are opioids?” Get the answers! Opioids are a class of prescription and illicit drugs that are derived from the poppy plant, which originates in South America. These substances produce reactions in the brain that range from pain relief to euphoria. Every reaction that opioids cause in the brain can cause a…
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What are the differences between opioids vs opiates? Essentially opioids are a form of opiates with few variations between each substance. However, there are some differences in opioids vs opiates. Knowing the difference may deter someone from using a specific drug if they know what ingredients are in the substance or how it is made. …
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