Research at the University of Washington finds a new clue about preventing relapse in opioid addiction.
According to a study published in Neuropsychopharmacology, reports that certain regions of brain cells called nucleus accumbens can be controlled specifically.
The process can be used to prevent relapse for any addiction because they
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX/WTTE) — The fight against the opioid crisis is far from over, but progress is being made to help Ohio’s families.
The public health epidemic has claimed the lives of thousands of Ohioans. In 2018, 3,764 died statewide as a result of an unintentional overdose. Fentanyl was involved … Read More
Today’s post will talk about Suboxone, a drug used to assist in the treatment of opioid addiction. Suboxone is not a cure to addiction, but a powerful medication to support someone in recovery. Suboxone works by curbing cravings and minimizing withdrawal symptoms and it comes as a suboxone pill or … Read More
The DEA is providing support in improving access to MAT (medication-assisted treatment), especially in rural communities where those suffering with an opioid use disorder are affected the hardest and are very limited in their treatment options.
“Thankfully, prescription opioid overdose deaths have declined more than 13 percent, but thousands of … Read More
PERRY TOWNSHIP, Ohio, — Addiction Outreach Clinic (AOC) and Founder Dr. Nicholas Atanasoff celebrate success helping patients on the path to opioid addiction recovery in new Perry, Ohio location. The clinic in Painesville is a brand-new opioid addiction recovery facility that opened its doors in November 2018.
The new facility … Read More
Pacing is an effective strategy that helps to break the undergoing or overdoing activity cycle when you’re experiencing pain with movement.
Learning pacing techniques can be a very powerful tool in helping to self manage chronic pain by managing and balancing activity and rest.
Proper … Read More
Battling the opioid epidemic is a complex task, the government, physicians, and even citizens are working together to help curb the epidemic and help those in need.
Opioid addiction treatment programs come in many forms and they all … Read More
James didn’t think recovery was possible, but when he met people in long-term recovery who had not used a drug in years, he knew recovery from heroin addiction was possible.
Being in a recovery … Read More
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