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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 […]

Dr. Robert Sherrick, Community Medical Services

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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