Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) combines proven medications and counseling to help you start the path to recovery with comprehensive treatment services. Insurance coverage makes MAT programs affordable for many patients and now, MedMark Treatment Centers accepts Medicare coverage for its Accredited Opioid Treatment Programs. In October of 2019, the opioid bill H.R. 6, often referred to […]
Jan 24, 2020
Of the multiple treatment types available to address addiction to opioids, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is considered the gold standard. Despite decades of evidence pointing to the efficacy and relative safety of MAT for individuals combating opioid addiction, many harmful myths persist among the general public about what MAT is and what it does or does not […]
Jan 22, 2020
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than 130 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. Now that doctors understand the risks of prescribing opioids, they try to reduce the prescriptions they write through CDC guidelines. Some physicians also practice at opioid addiction treatment centers to help patients recover. As someone without an MD, you […]
Dec 30, 2019
In 2016, 2.1 million Americans had an addiction to an opioid pain medicine, making knowledge about opioid addiction more critical than ever. This guide will highlight opioid recovery statistics from up to 2019. With more research and treatments available today, more patients can have successful recoveries. Can I Recover From Opioid Addiction in 2019? As a person […]
Dec 27, 2019
With methadone-based medication-assisted treatment (MAT), patients can have an easier time managing withdrawal. Methadone has a high safety profile when you take it as directed by your doctor. However, it still counts as an opioid, making some patients worry about drug screenings and how it works. If you take methadone under a doctor’s supervision, it […]
Dec 23, 2019
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with methadone can help you start the path to recovery with comprehensive treatment services. Insurance coverage makes methadone programs affordable for many patients, and by doing your research, you can discover a provider and insurance plan that keeps treatment accessible. These steps will help you find the provider or coverage you need […]
Dec 20, 2019
If someone you know is taking prescription painkillers or abusing another opioid like heroin or morphine, one of the most frightening concepts to consider is the possibility of an overdose. Opioid overdoses happen with alarming frequency all across the U.S., and numbers have been rising steadily over the past two decades. From 1999 to 2017, nearly […]
Dec 16, 2019
Opioids have a variety of side effects, including the potential for addiction. They can help patients with severe pain when taken as directed, but they also have risks to consider. Recent research suggests that opioids and the heart have a connection. These medications could affect your cardiovascular health, especially if you have an existing condition. […]
Nov 25, 2019
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, synthetic opioids became the United States’ top cause of drug overdose in 2016. That year, synthetic opioid drug overdoses caused 19,413 out of 42,249 opioid-related overdose deaths. These drugs also had a role to play in many overdoses involving other substances. Understanding and resolving synthetic opioid addiction can help […]
Nov 18, 2019
Many factors, such as genetic, emotional and social elements, can contribute to a person’s risk of opioid addiction. Having any of these traits doesn’t always mean someone will become addicted to opioids, but they should take extra care. This guide will cover four common risk factors for opioid use disorder. 1. History of Substance Use […]
Nov 11, 2019
If your loved one has an opioid addiction, you want to help them any way you can. Many people may not understand how a family can help someone with an opioid addiction because of conflicting advice. However, support and compassion are two big ways to help, and here are three ways you can accomplish this. […]
Oct 28, 2019
Opioid addiction is a chronic, relapsing disease. Regardless of how strong a loved one is, the physical and cognitive effects of opioid addiction are difficult to overcome. When used outside of recommended doses, prescription opioids have the power to cloud judgment, alter decisions and change personality. Fortunately, some of the best help in an opioid […]
Oct 21, 2019
As the American opioid crisis continues to grab headlines and impact a large subset of the population, people are becoming more interested in the origins of opioids. Although many of the most popular painkillers like hydrocodone and oxycodone are partially human-made, they also derive partly from opium. Opium has a long and complicated history among […]
Oct 18, 2019
When looking for opioid addiction treatment for yourself or a loved one, you can choose from inpatient or outpatient options. While inpatient care involves checking into a facility, outpatient care consists of regular visits. Both treatment models have benefits for patients. The right choice for one person will differ from someone else’s because everyone has […]
Oct 01, 2019
Due to the intense daily demands for military members, many of them encounter various injuries, pain or discomfort during or after military service. These issues can lead to months of recovery and even chronic pain. Opioids are one of the most commonly prescribed medications to help alleviate pain and discomfort. Unfortunately, opioid pain medication is […]
Sep 19, 2019
Opioid addiction has physical, emotional and social elements. Methadone maintenance treatment involves the use of medicine to address the physical aspects of addiction. When you take methadone as directed, it reduces your withdrawal symptoms to help you commit to recovery. Support services like counseling address the emotional and social aspects of opioid use disorder. Once […]
Sep 06, 2019
Opioids have different levels of strength and various purposes in medical settings. The medicines used in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) count as opioids, but they interact with the body differently than other opioids. How do these medications differ in strength and usage? We can compare two opioids, methadone and Dilaudid® (hydromorphone), as an example. Why Only […]
Aug 28, 2019
Heroin is one of the most addictive drugs in the world, and it has made a resurgence as part of the opioid epidemic. We are not experiencing the first point in history that heroin has been a popular drug of abuse. The Bayer Company started manufacturing heroin in 1898, after realizing it was more effective than […]
Aug 06, 2019
Like many other medications, Suboxone has interactions and side effects that you should keep in mind as you take it. If you take Suboxone, understanding how it interacts with other substances will help you have a successful treatment. Combining the medication with alcohol can have dangerous effects, even when you take Suboxone according to your […]
Aug 05, 2019
Some patients develop opioid addiction due to misuse of oxycodone, which is also known by the brand name OxyContin®. This opioid painkiller helps many patients get relief from severe pain, but it also has associated risks. Learn more about oxycodone, its proper uses and how professionals help people with oxycodone addiction. About Oxycodone and OxyContin® Oxycodone can come as a liquid solution, a […]
Aug 01, 2019
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with methadone has decades of use in the field of addiction care. It relieves the cravings and withdrawal symptoms that occur during recovery to help patients focus on their goals. Methadone maintenance has high success rates, and individual traits can raise a patient’s chance of achieving their goals. Opioid and Substance Use […]
Jul 26, 2019
Methadone serves as the addiction field’s gold standard for medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for treating opiate addiction. If you plan to enter a MAT program or know someone who participates in one, you may wonder how patients take this medication. Treatment with methadone goes beyond taking a pill every day. It involves many safeguards and much […]
Jul 19, 2019
During opioid withdrawal, you can experience a wide range of uncomfortable symptoms. But can someone die from opioid withdrawal? While it doesn’t directly cause death, its symptoms can become lethal in rare cases, usually in jails. When a patient decides to begin recovery and gets treatment, they experience only discomfort in the vast majority of […]
Jul 17, 2019
With correct use, opioid medications can relieve chronic pain and improve a patient’s quality of life. However, doctors and patients need to take certain precautions before and during opioid treatment for pain. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, between 21 and 29 percent of patients with opioid prescriptions misuse their medicine. Prescription opioids can also […]
Jul 15, 2019
Opioid addiction treatment centers that offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) use medications that include methadone and buprenorphine. Both medicines relieve the cravings and withdrawal symptoms that happen when someone discontinues opioid use. With their symptoms reduced, the patient can work on achieving their treatment goals. Whether the doctor and patient choose methadone or buprenorphine depends on […]
Jul 08, 2019
While researching opioid use disorder, you may see both the terms “opioid” and “opiate” used by professionals. These words refer to two categories of narcotics with many similarities, but you can also find a few differences. Learn the difference between these two terms and how this difference matters for the recovery community. A History of […]
Jul 03, 2019
Recovery involves changes in all aspects of your life. Since addiction impacts so many parts of everyday living, so does the path to sobriety. Having the right support system will help you go through this transition and stay committed to your goals. Consider these three reasons behind the importance of social support during sobriety and […]
Jul 01, 2019
The recovery experience opens a world of possibilities. You can create a new identity for yourself and work toward the life you want, including work and play. You may focus on the “work” aspect of life in your recovery to maintain stability. However, once you attain that goal, working on the “play” aspect also becomes […]
Jun 26, 2019
Cravings happen to many people working to recover from opioid use disorder. This symptom gives you the urge to use opioids in response to specific triggers or without a particular reason. With the right strategies, you can manage your cravings and stay on the path to recovery. Try these approaches when you get the urge […]
Jun 24, 2019
The United States opioid crisis affects people of all ages and backgrounds, including college students. Adults between 18 and 25 have the highest rates of substance use among all age groups. With so many young adults dealing with substance use disorders, college becomes a critical focus area for the opioid epidemic. Learn more about college […]
Jun 19, 2019
