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Brixadi is a monthly injectable medication for use in treating opioid use disorders (OUDs). Available since 2023, it is similar to Sublocade – another medication for addiction treatment (MAT). Both medications contain buprenorphine and are extended release. Buprenorphine helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms associated with opioid dependence. Morgan Hoover,…
The opioid crisis is still going strong in Maryland, with 79.4% of all overdoses being attributed to fentanyl, 2,051 in total.1 Fentanyl is a potent opioid drug up to 50 times stronger than heroin. Its unknown presence in many street drugs has only added fuel to the opioid epidemic. But…
Overdose deaths in Butler County have increased an alarming 125% from 2012 to 2017, with Middletown having the second highest number of overdose deaths at 235, only second to Hamilton with 292.1 This is understandably concerning, but you can find help by choosing the right MAT clinic in Middletown, OH.…
The opioid epidemic is still going strong in Middletown, OH, with 93% of overdose deaths in 2021 involving opioid drugs.1 The increase in drugs cut with fentanyl plays a significant role in the spike in opioid overdose fatalities. Unfortunately, many people do not realize they are consuming fentanyl, as it…
Opioid overdoses in Randolph County remained relatively consistent from 2019 through 2023, with a low of 576 overdoses in 2020 and a peak of 786 in 2022.1 Roughly 5-10% of those overdoses resulted in fatalities. This is a considerable problem for the county, but with the help of a rehab…
Opioid-related deaths in Maryland have more than tripled since 2012, with nearly three thousand people perishing from these potent drugs in 2021.1 To put that into perspective, consider that deaths related to alcohol or non-opioid drugs only slightly increased during that same time frame. These statistics can be unsettling, but…
If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid addiction in Salisbury, NC, it’s essential to find the right rehab clinic. Opioid addiction is a severe issue in North Carolina, and it’s crucial to choose an experienced clinic that can provide you with the proper care. In this blog…
Opioid addiction is a problem that affects millions of Americans every year. In North Carolina alone, there are thousands of overdose deaths annually, with opioids accounting for the majority of those deaths. Fortunately, there are options available to those struggling with addiction. One of the most effective treatments for opioid…
Although the number of unintentional heroin-related deaths in Maryland has dropped by half between 2016 and 2020, fatalities related to prescription opioids have steadily increased, while unintentional fentanyl-related deaths have skyrocketed, rising from 26 in 2011 to an astounding 2,342 in 2020.1 Why the drastic increase in fentanyl deaths while…