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CMS Opens in Roseville, Minnesota

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Wisconsin FD Medics Now Carrying Buprenorphine

Dr. Robert Sherrick, Community Medical Services

Why Methadone Dosage Guidelines Are Too Low

For years, Community Medical Services has encountered a common problem at all of our clinics: The required starting dose of methadone (30 mg) to treat opioid withdrawal just isn’t enough for many patients. Methadone is a powerful part of medication-assisted treatment programs (MATs). It blocks receptors in the brain that opioids typically latch onto, easing […]

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Dr. Robert Sherrick, Community Medical Services

What Is Medication Assisted Treatment?

For those struggling with opioid addictions, the most challenging part of treatment is dealing with withdrawal symptoms. The process of readjusting the body to life without opioids can be almost unbearable for some. Luckily, there’s a way to minimize withdrawal symptoms while eliminating cravings. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the process of giving patients FDA-approved medications […]

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Opioid Addiction Treatment Center Opens in Pewaukee

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Opinion shining a light on Detroits opioid epidemic and the path forward

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Chief Science Officer Dr. Robert Sherrick nominated to the advisory board of CARI Health

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Listen to CMS team members take part in the SOBER Podcast

Dr. Robert Sherrick, Community Medical Services

What Does Opioid Withdrawal Feel Like?

One of the most significant hurdles preventing the treatment of many substance use disorders is withdrawal. Many people who have never had a substance abuse problem 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. […]

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Turning the Tide on the Opioid Addiction Crisis: Amanda de Leon of CMS’s Outreach Team

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