People at Highest Risk of Opioid Use Disorder
The opioid epidemic spans across America, affecting big cities and small towns in every state; while it’s a national issue, specific demographics are disproportionally affected.
August 13, 2021
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- The latest updates in addiction, treatment, and recovery
- Answers to frequently asked questions
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Please Note: that our blog posts are intended for educational purposes only and should not replace consultation with a healthcare professional. If you have questions about our services or need to begin treatment, don’t hesitate to contact us.
24-Hour Opioid Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles
For people struggling with opioid addiction who don’t know where else to turn, BAART Programs Boyle Heights now offers 24/7 access to life-saving opioid treatment to Los
August 9, 2021
Veterans and Opioid Addiction
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, veterans have a higher incidence of substance abuse disorder than the general population, with one in 10 veterans meeting
July 30, 2021
Is Dilaudid an Opioid?
Drug addiction that arises from prescription drug use is common. Often, substance abuse disorder occurs when someone is prescribed a drug necessary to their recovery.
July 23, 2021
Tackling Insomnia in Recovery
Tackling Insomnia in Recovery Those with opioid use disorder are no strangers to sleeplessness, and many people in recovery had endless bouts with insomnia while
July 9, 2021
Signs of a Heroin Addiction
Heroin is a powerful and illegal opioid. This Schedule 1 drug robs people of their closest relationships and careers and can even lead to dangerous, life-threatening
June 22, 2021
How to Overcome Low Energy when Starting Opioid Treatment or Medication-Assisted Treatment?
Methadone has been the gold standard of medication-assisted treatment for more than 50 years due to its success in helping people overcome opioid use disorder. While
June 16, 2021
Baclofen and Methadone
When you seek addiction treatment, you may already be prescribed medication to treat other conditions. We use methadone to treat opioid abuse disorder at BAART
May 17, 2021
Hydroxyzine and Methadone
Using different drugs in combination with each other can often make treatments more effective. But sometimes that effectiveness can be counteracted by a drug combination
May 10, 2021
Take-Home Methadone Practices
Methadone has a proven history as a leading treatment in the fight against opioid addiction. When used as part of an addiction treatment program, patients
April 27, 2021