We believe the best way to treat addiction is to understand it. Which is why we continue to educate not just our patients, but their family, friends and community.
If you or a loved one is struggling with opiate addiction, it’s important to understand the opiate withdrawal timeframe. Withdrawal can be a highly unpleasant experience, but it’s a necessary step in the drug addiction treatment process. Learning more about the opiate withdrawal timeframe, symptoms, and how to get professional…
Hydrocodone, a commonly prescribed painkiller used to treat moderate to severe pain, derives from the poppy plant. While it effectively treats pain, it is also a highly addictive substance. Many people who use hydrocodone for extended periods develop a dependence on it, causing withdrawal symptoms when they stop taking it.…
Prescription and illicit opioids are highly addictive and extremely difficult to stop using due to the potential severity of withdrawal symptoms. If you are working to overcome a dependence on opioids, you may have experienced discomfort when you do not have access to the drug. Fear of opioid withdrawal keeps…
Oxycodone is a powerful painkiller often prescribed to relieve severe pain. It is highly addictive and can lead to withdrawal symptoms when stopped, even if taken as prescribed. Withdrawal symptoms can be difficult to manage and may include physical, emotional, and psychological concerns. However, it is normal to experience withdrawal…
Medically assisted detox with prescription medications is one of the safest, most effective approaches to drug detox. Prescriptions like Suboxone, methadone, and Vivitrol have been used for decades to reduce opioid cravings and lower the risk of relapse. While each medication may not be right for every patient, Suboxone is…
Medically assisted detox with medications like Suboxone can make a difference in recovery for substance use disorders. Unfortunately, Kentucky residents are deeply affected by opioid miuse and addiction. The state reported a 14% rise in drug overdoses between 2020 and 2021.1 Today, the Kentucky Opioid Response Effort, called KORE, decreases…
Over the last thirty years, heroin has surpassed cocaine as a top recreational drug in Massachusetts.1 Heroin access, prescription opiate dependency, and the rise of opioids across New England contribute to heroin’s popularity. Unfortunately, like other opioids, heroin is highly addictive. In 2020, 2000 people in Massachusetts died from opioid…
Medically assisted treatment is increasingly essential for people across the U.S. who struggle with drug or alcohol addiction. Unfortunately, the country remains in an opioid epidemic caused by prescription and illicit substances such as fentanyl and heroin. Vivitrol is increasingly popular for medically assisted treatment (MAT), which involves administering medications…
Today, medically assisted treatment (MAT) can save lives regarding opioid addiction and overdose. Naloxone, known more commonly as Narcan, can immediately reverse an overdose. This short-term treatment has few side effects and will not affect someone who does not have opioids in their system. However, you may wonder, “Does naloxone…
