Benefits of Medication-Assisted Treatment
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a clinically effective treatment shown to minimize the need for inpatient detoxification. MAT, along with counseling and supportive services, can help
July 20, 2022
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We’re committed to empowering you with life-changing knowledge, which is why we’ve created our blogs to offer:
- The latest updates in addiction, treatment, and recovery
- Answers to frequently asked questions
- Resources and tips to support your journey
To discover blog posts on specific topics, choose a category below or use the search bar above to narrow down your results.
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.
Can You Take Methadone While Pregnant?
Methadone is an opioid medication that helps treat a patient’s addiction to opioids without withdrawal symptoms. It’s usually recommended for people who want to recover
July 13, 2022
Responding to Doubters in Recovery
Taking the life-saving step to enter treatment for substance use disorder is one of the bravest and most impactful things a person can do. While
June 16, 2022
Hobbies that can Heal the Brain in Recovery
Opioid use disorder is a brain disease in which the habitual misuse of the substance, both prescription and illicit, can rewire the brain to prioritize
May 12, 2022
How Opioids Can Affect Sleep Patterns Negatively
Most people are aware that opioids can negatively affect many aspects of life. One problem opioids can cause is problems with sleep. They can create
May 3, 2022
Healing the Damage of Intravenous Drug Use
Healing the Damage of Intravenous Drug Use The data behind intravenous drug use is not widely known, and people in addiction recovery who previously used
April 22, 2022
How Long Does Buprenorphine Stay in Your System?
If you want to work during your opioid addiction recovery, you may wonder if buprenorphine appears on a drug test. Many patients receiving treatment for
March 26, 2022
Suboxone For Pain? It Depends On Circumstances
Suboxone for opioid use disorder treatment can help people manage withdrawal symptoms and avoid relapse. Since it contains the opioid buprenorphine, it has some pain-relieving
March 26, 2022
Opioid Treatment Linked to Lower Rate of Mortality
Opioid agonist therapy and opioid antagonist therapy are two different options of treatment that can support people who are recovering from opioid use disorder and
January 27, 2022
What Is Opioid Use Disorder?
People typically want one thing for themselves and their loved ones — to live happy, healthy lives. Many factors and lifestyle choices can lead someone
January 20, 2022
Addiction Recovery and Divorce
For many people, working on relationships while in recovery involves transformation, and while the goal is almost always to resolve strained connections, some are best
January 6, 2022
How to Build a Long-Standing Relapse Prevention Plan
Substance use disorder is a disease, and just like with many chronic illnesses, experts believe relapse is a part of recovery. Although patients work hard
November 29, 2021