Cross-Addiction Treatment
When you decide to go into treatment for an opiate use disorder, you are at risk for cross-addiction after opiate addiction. You can even develop
February 22, 2023
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
To find blog posts on specific topics, select one of the categories below or use the search bar above to help narrow your results.
Note: Our blog posts are for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for consultation with a healthcare professional. If you have questions about our services or need to begin our treatment, please reach out to us today.
Substance Abuse in the Elderly: Golly, That’s the Dickens!
Our population of Baby Boomers over the age of 60 is not just burgeoning—it has burgeoned so that they make up a significant part of
February 22, 2023
Family Therapy in Addiction Treatment
When someone in the family becomes addicted to opiates, every other person in the family is affected. There are countless stories of families torn apart
February 22, 2023
Suboxone and the TREAT Act: What’s Taking So Long?
We’ve all heard about the TREAT Act and its effect on the availability of buprenorphine formulations like Suboxone. The TREAT Act, also known as Senate
February 22, 2023
Methadone Maintenance and Sober Living
What happens to people in a methadone maintenance program, but have no place to live where they can work to rebuild a healthier life? Many
February 22, 2023
Suboxone Dosage: Standards, Adjustments, and Side Effects
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) has much to say about the dosage of methadone for clients in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs, but
February 22, 2023
SAMHSA Update on Buprenorphine Treatment
SAMHSA’s Advisory issued in early March 2016 provided substance abuse treatment professionals with a few new recommendations regarding buprenorphine treatment for opiate dependence. Your choice
February 22, 2023
Medication-Assisted Treatment and Confidentiality
Most people are relieved to know that when they participate in medication-assisted treatment (MAT), their privacy is protected by strict federal guidelines. People who work
February 22, 2023
Drug Court and Addiction Treatment in Georgia
It’s not that drug courts don’t try to help people. They do try, and they help many people. But considering the numbers of people who
February 22, 2023
Heroin Use and Stars That Fell to Earth
Every generation has its own celebrities whose deaths are mourned because they were the bright and shining stars of that generation’s collective firmament. Heroin use
February 22, 2023
Naloxone in the Neighborhood: Thanks Walgreens!
It’s always gratifying when a chain of stores sticks its neck out to offer a genuine community service to its customers. This time it’s Walgreens,
February 22, 2023
Prescription Opiates: How Much is Too Much?
One of the biggest challenges facing the doctors and other prescribers who order prescription opiates for their patients in pain is choosing the right dose.
February 22, 2023