By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 11, 2023 Updated: July 13, 2023 The effects of opioid addiction on your body can be devastating, especially for those who are already struggling with chronic pain. It is important to understand how opioid addiction can affect you physically, mentally,…
By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 5, 2023 Updated: July 13, 2023 Heroin is an incredibly addictive drug, and it’s important to be aware of the signs that someone may be abusing it. Because heroin addiction can develop quickly, it’s important to be able to recognize…
By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 3, 2023 Updated: July 13, 2023 When a doctor prescribes pain medication, they prescribe an appropriate amount that will reduce pain and allow you to get through your day. OxyContin abuse begins when patients begin taking more than their prescribed…
By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 28, 2023 Updated: July 5, 2023 The United States government spends billions of dollars each year to cover the cost of addiction treatment, and that figure continues to rise. Your cost will depend on the severity of your addiction and…
By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 22, 2023 Updated: July 5, 2023 OxyContin is a prescription brand painkiller with a high rate of addiction and misuse. OxyContin is safe for long-term pain when patients follow the prescription and regularly check in with their doctor. Unfortunately, some…
By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 20, 2023 Updated: July 5, 2023 Mental health issues affect people differently; no two cases are alike. While some people need the 24/7 care that an inpatient or residential treatment program provides, others benefit from outpatient mental health treatment. An…
By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 15, 2023 Updated: July 5, 2023 Addiction is a chronic disease that cannot be cured by simply quitting cold turkey. Those who are struggling with severe addiction might spend anywhere from six to 12 months in an addiction treatment program.…
By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 13, 2023 Updated: July 5, 2023 If you are addicted to opioids or other substances and are beginning the road to recovery, it can be challenging to face your substance use issue head-on instead of hiding from it. Speaking to…
By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 7, 2023 Updated: July 5, 2023 Naloxone is an opioid addiction treatment medication that rapidly reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. One of the top naloxone benefits for opioid addiction is that it binds to opioid receptors in the brain. This…
By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: May 31, 2023 Updated: July 5, 2023 When you go to the doctor, the focus is often on figuring out what’s wrong. While your doctor only wants to help, taking a clinical approach that seems to ignore what may be happening…