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Community Medical Services opens Lakewood clinic to combat rising overdose rates

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How Integrated Addiction Treatment Models Meet the Triple Aim of Health Care

Dr. Robert Sherrick, Community Medical Services

Understanding the Different Types of Opioids and Their Effects

Opioids are a class of drugs that play a crucial role in both medical treatment and substance use disorders. From powerful pain relief in hospitals to the ongoing opioid crisis, understanding the different types of opioids and how they affect the body is essential for patients, healthcare providers, and those seeking recovery from opioid use […]

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CMS expands in Colorado to address opioid crisis

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CMS opens second outpatient opioid clinic in Aurora

Dr. Robert Sherrick, Community Medical Services

How SAMHSA’s Final Rule Changes Are Improving Opioid Use Disorder Treatment at CMS

In April 2024, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) implemented its first significant update to opioid treatment regulation in over twenty years. The changes, known as the Final Rule, represent a significant shift in how opioid treatment programs (OTPs) operate across the United States. These new regulations make treatment more accessible and […]

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Dr. Robert Sherrick, Community Medical Services

Dispelling the Myth: Why Methadone for Opioid Use Disorder is Not “Trading One Drug for Another”

When it comes to treating opioid addiction, one of the most common misconceptions we encounter is the belief that medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is merely “trading one drug for another.” This statement, often rooted in misunderstanding, overshadows the significant benefits that medications like methadone and buprenorphine provide to those suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD). The truth is, […]

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New suburban opioid treatment clinics aim to address a less visible need outside Denver

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Billings treatment center acknowledges Overdose Awareness Day

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Salem clinic combines medication and counseling to treat opioid addiction

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