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.
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…
Fentanyl is at the center of the opioid epidemic and is responsible for an increasing number of overdose deaths. In fact, more than 71,000 Americans died in 2022 from an overdose on synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Here’s a look at why the DEA considers it “the deadliest drug threat facing…
Medication assisted treatment (MAT) can be essential to recovery for those struggling with opioid addiction. Methadone and Suboxone are among the commonly prescribed medicines in MAT programs. These drugs work by curbing cravings and blocking the effects of opioids while allowing individuals to focus on their recovery plan. Though they…
Opioids like heroin, fentanyl, hydrocodone, and oxycontin can quickly become addictive and cause potentially severe complications. Getting help as soon as possible is essential if you or a loved one has an opioid use disorder. As part of your recovery plan, medication assisted treatment (MAT) can help. These interventions involve…
Choosing to get free from an opioid use disorder can be life-changing. Regaining control of your life can positively affect your day-to-day functioning, including everything from family dynamics and relationships to work performance and hobbies. That said, recovery from drug dependence is never easy, and professional support can be a…
