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.
Addiction is extremely powerful. The opioid addiction epidemic has been sweeping our nation for years now, and throughout the epidemic of opioid addiction, medical experts have banded together to find better ways to treat patients. Methadone has long been a tried-and-true staple in the substance abuse doctor’s trusty toolkit. But how does it work? In […]
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 […]
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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