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Is Addiction Similar to Diabetes?
Opioid addiction and diabetes are two very different conditions, but they can be compared in certain aspects: Chronic Conditions: Both opioid addiction and diabetes are chronic conditions that require ongoing management and treatment. They cannot be cured but can be managed effectively with the right interventions. Lifestyle Factors: Lifestyle choices can influence the development and…
Read MoreTeleMAT – Telemedicine Medication Assisted Treatment with Suboxone
If you’ve ever performed an internet search for “telemedicine Suboxone Doctors Near Me”, you know you’re going to get pretty mixed search results. That may very be due to the fact that telemedicine Suboxone treatment is now known as “TeleMAT.” What is TeleMAT? TeleMAT is an abbreviation for “telemedicine medication-assisted treatment”. Not every Suboxone clinic…
Read MoreSuboxone Maintenance After Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment
Suboxone maintenance after inpatient drug and alcohol treatment is critical to lifelong sobriety. Drug and alcohol addiction is a serious problem that can have devastating consequences for individuals, families, and communities. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, Suboxone maintenance after inpatient drug and alcohol treatment can be a life-saving option. Why…
Read MoreOpioid Addiction Affecting 8.7 Million Children
What starts “normal” people down the road to opioid addiction? How is it that people from every background have become hopelessly addicted to opioids? Opioid addiction used to be considered a “lifestyle choice” loosely associated with the homeless. But then in the early 2000’s, a combination of over-prescribing and increased recreational use of opioids quickly…
Read MoreWhich is Cheaper: Active Addiction or Online Addiction Treatment?
In today’s digital age information about online addiction treatment is everywhere. Generally, people talk about how and where to get treatment, what’s involved, how it works, etc. Yet, rarely do we see the financial aspects of online addiction treatment. Since 1999, more than 932,000 Americans have died from a drug overdose. In 2020, nearly 75%…
Read MoreHow to Plan an Intervention for an Opioid Addict
Doing an effective intervention for drug abuse requires careful planning and sensitivity. Here are some key steps to consider: Before the Intervention: Seek professional guidance: Consult a therapist, addiction specialist, or interventionist to develop a personalized plan. Gather your team: Choose close friends and family members who genuinely care about the person and can calmly…
Read MoreHow to Deal with an Opioid Addict
There’s no single “best” way to help someone with opioid addiction, as each person’s situation and needs are unique. Discussing opioid addiction with someone who’s in active addiction can be challenging and should be handled sensitively. The Drugs are Making all the Decisions Sometimes friends and family of an opioid addict are surprised by the…
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