Mar 24, 2023 | Addiction Treatment, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Methadone
It can be very difficult to detox from opioid addiction. Taking opioids can cause physical dependence, which can lead to uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms when someone stops taking the drugs. Someone addicted to opioids can also experience intense drug cravings during...
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...
Mar 16, 2023 | Addiction Treatment, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Methadone
When someone is addicted to opioids, the first roadblock to recovery is the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that they will experience once they stop taking the drug. The desire to relieve the discomfort, combined with drug cravings, can cause them to relapse. In...
Feb 13, 2023 | Addiction Treatment, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Methadone
Addiction is a treatable mental health illness that requires a multifaceted approach to treating the wide-ranging symptoms and causes. Knowing the methadone treatment expectations can ease any stress you have about enrolling in an addiction treatment program....