by | Aug 20, 2024 | Medication-Assisted Treatment
Some individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) may avoid participating in rehabilitation out of fear about what they might experience during withdrawal treatment. Studies have shown that “withdrawal management is an important first step before a patient commences...
by | May 24, 2024 | Medication-Assisted Treatment
Chronic alcohol abuse may lead to severe, permanent, or deadly side effects. Millions of families are impacted by alcohol addiction each year. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), in 2022, “29.5 million people ages 12 and older...
by | Apr 24, 2024 | Medication-Assisted Treatment
Genetics impact a person’s risk of developing substance abuse and influence how they react to treatment. Some individuals may also have a higher risk of relapse caused by specific genes. Additional therapeutic support and prescription medication may be necessary...
by wcrappewj | Nov 21, 2023 | Medication-Assisted Treatment
A lot of people become dependent on many natural substances, like marijuana, or drugs that are created from a natural substance, like opium poppy. However, an endless amount of people have become dependent on synthetic drugs, which continue to cause adverse problems...
by John Sharpe | Oct 21, 2023 | Medication-Assisted Treatment
Medication is sometimes used by many addiction treatment facilities to help clients manage the discomfort of withdrawal symptoms. With that being said, many clients may be weary about using medications during treatment, feeling that it is counterproductive. Feeling...
by John Sharpe | Oct 13, 2023 | Medication-Assisted Treatment
Sobriety is a term used to describe several different outcomes for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). Many people who are sober and in recovery have opposing viewpoints on what is considered “being sober.” According to the Merriam-Webster...
