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.
Kratom is an herbal supplement that has become increasingly popular in the United States for energy, pain relief, or even managing opioid withdrawal. Sold in gas stations, smoke shops, and online, kratom is often promoted as a “safe and natural” alternative to prescription medications. But appearances can be misleading. The FDA recently alerted the public […]
CMS has developed an app that will change how life-saving treatment for opioid addiction is delivered. An App for Recovery These days it seems there is an app for everything – just about everyone has a smartphone and is using it most of the time. But what if there were an app that could help […]
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 […]
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 […]
