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More than 130 Americans die from an opioid overdose every day, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). You might know someone who has an

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) uses two main types of medication to help patients manage opioid addiction — methadone and buprenorphine. Buprenorphine increases access to treatment by

It’s almost impossible to go through life without hearing about oxycodone, but most people don’t know what it is. Whether you’ve had a friend who

In 2017, 274 people died of an opioid-related overdose in the City of Boston*.  This number does not include smaller, outlying suburbs and towns, and

How long does the typical patient stay in a methadone-based medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program? If you want to learn more about methadone treatment for yourself

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than 2.5 million Americans had opioid use disorder in 2014. People across the country deal with this condition

Before reading this guide, please keep in mind you should only take buprenorphine as directed by your doctor. If you want to take your medicine

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs use the medicine methadone to relieve withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Like many medications, methadone has interactions with other substances, including alcohol.

Some patients considering methadone treatment for opioid addiction wonder if it can show up on a drug test. Many employers require drug testing before hire

Methadone falls under the category of opioid drugs and helps patients feel fewer withdrawal symptoms as a part of a medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program. While

Addiction affects the mind and body, and when you choose to stop using a substance, you take a step toward healthier living. Practicing other healthy