Why Do We Have Opioids? Medical Benefits, Drawbacks & Misuse April 9, 2024Posted by Dr. Robert Sherrick Start the conversation IN THIS ARTICLE Why Do We Have Opioids? Medical Benefits, Drawbacks & Misuse Opioids have been around for a long...
Treating Opioid Use Disorder While Pregnant: Addressing Your Concerns While Expecting April 2, 2024Posted by Dr. Robert Sherrick Start the conversation IN THIS ARTICLE Opioid Addiction Has Serious Effects On The Health of You and Your Baby Medication-assisted treatment is...
How Does Methadone Work? March 18, 2024Posted by Dr. Robert Sherrick Start the conversation IN THIS ARTICLE How Addiction Changes the Brain What Happens to the Brain During Opioid Withdrawal? How Methadone Stops Withdrawal Symptoms Frequently Asked Questions About Methadone...
Why Methadone Dosage Guidelines Are Too Low February 16, 2024Posted by Dr. Robert Sherrick Start the conversation IN THIS ARTICLE Why Methadone Dosage Guidelines Are Too Low Why is the Initial Methadone Dose 30 Mg? The Problem with 30 Mg...
Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT) involves taking FDA-approved medication to stave off withdrawal and reduce opioid cravings. Learn more from Dr. Sherrick.
Have you ever wondered what opioid withdrawal feels like? Join Community Medical Services’ own Dr. Sherrick and learn about the symptoms of opioid withdrawal.
Why Are Opioids Addictive? Understanding Dependency & Finding Solutions October 20, 2023 Posted by Dr. Robert Sherrick Start the conversation IN THIS ARTICLE Why Are Opioids Addictive How Do People Get Addicted to Opioids? What Does Addiction Feel Like? The...
Why Opioid Use Disorder Medication is Essential for Effective Treatment The Harsh Reality of Opioid Addiction Sept 26, 2023 Posted by Dr. Robert Sherrick Start the conversation IN THIS ARTICLE Substance Use Disorders Don’t Pick Favorites The Battle of Withdrawal...
While fentanyl alone continues to be the cause of fatal overdoses at an alarming rate, there’s been an even greater surge in overdose deaths recently, causing experts to take a closer look at the toxicology reports.
Inmates in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction have a unique opportunity to receive high-quality drug-addiction treatment, thanks in part to an innovative program introduced by Community Medical Services (CMS).
“Take even a small amount of fentanyl and you could die.” It’s a harsh message, but one that John Koch, director of community engagement at Community Medical Services (CMS), is determined to get out in the community as deaths from...
Science shows that an opioid use disorder isn’t about weakness, personal or moral failure, or even a lack of willpower. Understanding that OUD isn’t always a choice can be a first step towards stopping the stigma.
Joining forces with the community is proving to be a successful model for addressing the opioid crisis in Milwaukee. CMS was recently highlighted for its innovative approach to connecting with the Milwaukee community and expanding outreach beyond our treatment clinics.
Linking people to recovery can happen in unexpected places, including while getting take-out in a local restaurant after work. I cannot let an opportunity pass to offer education about MAT and my passion for it.
CMS Letter to All Employees (6/4/2020) Racism in America is like dust in the air. It seems invisible — even if you’re choking on it — until you let the sun in, then you see it everywhere. As long as...
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