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Dr. Robert Sherrick, Community Medical Services

Opioid Detox at Home: Everything You Need to Know

If you’ve been using opioids, whether prescription painkillers like oxycodone or illicit substances like heroin and fentanyl, stopping suddenly can feel overwhelming. Withdrawal is often described as one of the most miserable experiences a person can endure, bringing intense physical and emotional symptoms that make quitting on your own incredibly challenging. Many people searching for […]

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Why Many Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) Fail Patients and How CMS Can Help

Opioid treatment programs (OTPs) are designed to help people recover from opioid addiction, yet many patients find themselves frustrated by unnecessary barriers, inadequate care, and a lack of compassion in these programs. Stories from patients switching to Community Medical Services (CMS) reveal common issues: restrictive methadone dosing policies, long waitlists, unnecessary take-home dose restrictions, and […]

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‘It’s a No-Brainer’: How Integrated Addiction Treatment Models Meet the Triple Aim of Health Care

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What is a B-Corp and Why Did CMS Become One?

At Community Medical Services (CMS), our mission has always been clear: to help those who are suffering from substance use disorders. Every day, we see the pain and struggles experienced by individuals and families affected by this crisis, and every day, we commit ourselves to serving others by providing compassionate, effective care that helps people […]

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Billings addiction treatment center offers advice for those in recovery during the holiday season

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Treatment center ramping up efforts after thousands die from drug overdose

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New clinic in Akron offers help, hope for opioid addiction

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New take-home medication program aids Billings addiction recovery

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Community Medical Services opens Lakewood clinic to combat rising overdose rates

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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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