As one of the nation’s leading providers of substance use disorder treatments, we’re dedicated to educating patients, families, and medical providers alike. Explore our latest insights to learn more about opioid addiction treatment.
Urine drug screens (UDSs) are used in opioid treatment programs to help clinicians track patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and address potential risks. At Community Medical Services, we’ve gathered extensive data from UDS results to understand trends over time and how these results affect other important outcomes, such as patient retention and Social Determinants of […]
Understanding the difference between opioid dependence and opioid addiction can help reduce stigma, improve communication, and make it easier for people to get the right kind of care. While the terms are often used interchangeably, they do not mean the same thing. In simple terms, opioid dependence refers to a physical adaptation of the body, […]
One of the biggest reasons people avoid treatment for opioid use disorder is withdrawal. Those who have never had a substance abuse problem often don’t understand that “quitting cold turkey” isn’t a viable option. Aside from feeling awful, withdrawal can cause many other issues, making it nearly impossible for a person to function. Recovering from […]
