The Psychological Addiction Cycle
Addiction is a complex disease with both physical and psychological characteristics. The physical symptoms of withdrawal make it difficult to quit, butย that’s not the whole
July 13, 2020
Our Blog, Your Resource
We want to keep you informed with knowledge that can change your life, which is why we have created our blog to provide you with:
- New developments in addiction, treatment and recovery
- Answers to your most commonly asked questions
- Resources and tips to support you on your journey
Quick Facts About Methadone
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) using methadone is one of the most successful options available to people struggling withย opioid use disorder. Methadone treatment combined with counseling are
July 6, 2020
Determining Benchmarks for Addiction Recovery
Addiction recovery is a lifelong journey with many milestones along the way. Determining benchmarks or goals as you come out of opioid addiction is an
June 29, 2020
Millennials and Opioid Addiction
Since the late 1990s, alcohol and drug-related deaths, as well as suicide, have steadily been on the rise for people from all age groups and
June 22, 2020
How States Have Adapted With COVID-19 and Methadone Treatment
Patients recovering from opioid use disorder are living in an unprecedented time due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
June 19, 2020
Pharmaceutical Lawsuits and the Opioid Crisis
Itโs no surprise that opioid use and addiction is out of control in this country. Just pick up any newspaper, magazine of current events, or
May 29, 2020
Becoming a New Parent in Treatment
Motherhood is an incredibly awe-inspiring, life-changing experience, while often stressful for women with substance use disorder. Pregnancy rates among women who are actively using opioids
May 26, 2020
Does Medicare Cover Treatments for Opioid Addiction?
In October 2019, Congress passed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. In addition to expanding resources for patients with opioid addiction, the act enabled
May 11, 2020
Sticking to Sobriety After Opioid Addiction
After you finish opioid addiction treatment, it takes an ongoing effort to stay on the path to recovery. With the right strategies and support, you
May 1, 2020
How to Prevent Opioid Relapse
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA),ย 40% to 60%ย of people with addiction experience relapse. This rate resembles the relapse risk for patients with
April 27, 2020
Tips to Reverse an Opioid Overdose
Opioid misuse can result in potentially lethal overdoses that need immediate attention. During an opioid overdose, breathing slows down or stops, requiring fast treatment. Fortunately,
April 20, 2020
Methadone Maintenance Treatment Pros and Cons
The opioid crisis continues to destroy lives in the United States, and few people receive the treatment they need to overcome addiction. Part of this
April 15, 2020