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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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Overdose Awareness Day 2024 – Barbell Saves, CMS on Cactus Road

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Milwaukee Co. to honor International Opioid Awareness Day at Veterans Park on August 31st

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Greenwood Village Open House

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CMS Grand Opening in Greenwood Village

Dr. Robert Sherrick, Community Medical Services

How Long Do Opioids Stay In Your System?

Opioids are a class of medication used primarily to relieve pain. They have a variety of legitimate medical applications and are widely prescribed as a treatment in the United States. But there are also many different types of medications within the class of opioids that have varying degrees of side effects on a patient. These […]

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