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.
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 […]
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has taken a major step toward removing dangerous concentrated synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products from store shelves. If you or someone you love has been using these products, this news matters, not just as a legal update, but as a moment to think about your health and what support looks like […]
For many patients, the short answer is yes. In general, breastfeeding is encouraged for mothers who are stable on methadone treatment for opioid use disorder and who do not have another medical reason to avoid breastfeeding. Major clinical guidance from ACOG, CDC, and LactMed support breastfeeding in this setting because methadone levels in breast milk are low and breastfeeding can benefit both […]
At Community Medical Services, our mission has always been guided by a simple idea: meet people where they are and remove every possible barrier that stands between them and the lifesaving care they need. For many individuals living with opioid use disorder (OUD), transportation is one of the most significant and persistent barriers to treatment. […]
