Mar 22, 2023 | Addiction Treatment, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Methadone
Opioids are a class of drugs that are usually prescribed to treat chronic or severe pain. While they are extremely effective, they carry a significant risk for abuse due to the associated euphoric effects when taking the medication. Long-term use of opioids can also...
Mar 20, 2023 | Addiction Treatment, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Methadone
When someone abuses opioids, it changes the way their brain and body work. Because of this, the absence of the substance when you stop taking opioids causes some very unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Many people end up relapsing just to alleviate their withdrawal...