By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: September 15, 2023 Updated: September 1, 2023 The journeys and experiences that can contribute to substance use disorder (SUD) are unique to each individual. A family history of addiction, a traumatic event, or chronic pain can all play a role in…
By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Author Cortland Mathers-Suter, MSSA Cortland Mathers-Suter, MSSA read more Published: September 1, 2023 Updated: September 1, 2023 If you’re looking into addiction treatment options, it’s likely that you’ve come across the term “medication-assisted treatment.” What is medication-assisted treatment? This is an…
By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 29, 2023 Updated: August 7, 2023 Addiction to opiates has become an epidemic all over the country, and Colorado is not immune to this crisis. Individuals, families, and communities across the state are struggling with the dangerous effects of opiate…
By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 22, 2023 Updated: August 7, 2023 Opioid addiction has reached epidemic levels in the United States, and Colorado is no exception. With the rise in opioid abuse, addiction, and overdose fatalities has come a need for more effective treatment options.…
By Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 20, 2023 Updated: August 7, 2023 What are the differences between opioids vs. opiates? Essentially, both opioids and opiates are substances derived from the poppy plant. The difference lies in their chemical components: opioids have an additional synthetic compound that…
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 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 14, 2023 Updated: July 5, 2023 The addictiveness of heroin makes it one of the most commonly abused drugs in the U.S. People often turn to drugs like heroin after running out of prescription opioids or as a way to…
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