by Alison Smittle | Oct 9, 2024 | Blog
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) saves lives, reduces overdose risks, and helps people thrive. Learn how MAT is not just “trading one drug for another.”
by steadyrain | Aug 1, 2024 | Blog, Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Opioids are a type of drug many people use to relieve pain. They can also be highly addictive. Find out how long opioids stay in your system from Dr. Sherrick.
by steadyrain | Jul 28, 2024 | Blog, Substance Use Disorder Treatment
With nearly two years of data, we’re seeing positive outcomes for patients who stay in treatment long-term. Explore the results of our study with Dr. Sherrick.
by steadyrain | Apr 18, 2024 | Blog
It’s not news to people at this point that we have a major opioid crisis in the United States. Millions of Americans have become addicted to opioids in various forms, causing thousands of deaths from overdoses every year, putting a large strain on our healthcare system, and shattering families with the debilitating symptoms of drug abuse.
by steadyrain | Apr 2, 2024 | Blog
Pregnancy can be a special time, full of joy and anticipation. But for women struggling with an addiction to fentanyl or other opioids, it can be difficult and stressful. Every woman wants to be a good mother and do everything she can for her baby, but having to deal with an addiction makes it significantly more challenging.
by steadyrain | Mar 19, 2024 | Blog
Addiction is a very powerful thing. Opioid addiction is even more so. The opioid addiction epidemic has been sweeping our nation for years now. During this time, medical experts have banded together to devise new and better ways to treat patients suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD). Methadone has long been a tried and true staple in the substance abuse doctor’s trusty toolkit. But how does it work?