Patient Retention in Methadone Treatment
How long does the typical patient stay in a methadone-based medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program? If you want to learn more about methadone treatment for yourself or a loved one, you may wonder about the average length. Since everyone has a different experience with MAT, the answer depends on the person. However, certain factors raise the […]
How to Treat Opioid Addiction
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than 2.5 million Americans had opioid use disorder in 2014. People across the country deal with this condition every day. If you have an opioid addiction, remember that plenty of people understand your experience. An opioid use disorder treatment center can help you recover from addiction and reclaim […]
How to Take Buprenorphine
Before reading this guide, please keep in mind you should only take buprenorphine as directed by your doctor. If you want to take your medicine differently, consult your clinic first. MAT medication requires careful treatment to keep patients safe. Your doctor can talk to you about your options and find one that fits your symptoms […]
Alcohol and Methadone – What Can Happen If You Mix The Two
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs use the medicine methadone to relieve withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Like many medications, methadone has interactions with other substances, including alcohol. Patients who take methadone for opioid use disorder can benefit from becoming aware of the effects of alcohol while using it. About Methadone and Alcohol Methadone has more than 50 […]
What Can Cause a Positive Methadone Drug Test?
Some patients considering methadone treatment for opioid addiction wonder if it can show up on a drug test. Many employers require drug testing before hire or for current employees. If you want to rejoin the workforce as part of recovery, you may worry about methadone creating a positive result. Methadone does not come up on […]
What Is Methadone Made From?
Methadone falls under the category of opioid drugs and helps patients feel fewer withdrawal symptoms as a part of a medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program. While methadone counts as an opioid, it has a high safety profile if you take it with a doctor’s supervision. Learn more about methadone’s main ingredients and history. Methadone’s Main Ingredients […]
Five Healthy Habits to Adopt During Addiction Recovery
Addiction affects the mind and body, and when you choose to stop using a substance, you take a step toward healthier living. Practicing other healthy habits in addition to developing your addiction recovery habits can improve your chance of achieving a substance-free life. Consider these positive habits for someone recovering from substance use disorder. 1. […]
How Effective Is Methadone Treatment?
During medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with methadone, a patient takes methadone to reduce their opioid withdrawal symptoms. They take their medicine in a controlled environment that lets them focus on recovery. Methadone MAT, known as methadone maintenance treatment or MMT, has high success rates and a long history of results. Learn more about methadone treatment’s effectiveness […]
Benefits of Choosing Medication-Assisted Treatment
What is medication-assisted treatment (MAT)? MAT involves the use of medication to relieve withdrawal symptoms and cravings from opioid addiction. A comprehensive MAT program like the one offered at Health Care Resource Centers (HCRC) also provides individualized treatment plans to help you through the recovery process. Medication Assisted Treatment Benefits When you enter MAT at […]
How Fast Does Methadone Work?
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with methadone helps patients with opioid use disorder get relief from cravings and withdrawal symptoms. As a potential MAT patient, you may wonder about the specifics of methadone-based MAT. If you want fewer cravings and withdrawal symptoms, you may also want to know how long it takes for methadone to provide benefits. […]
What Types of Opioid Addiction Does Methadone Treat?
What does methadone treat when you participate in methadone-based medication-assisted treatment (MAT)? While doctors use it for pain outside of addiction clinics, it also has a wide range of uses in opioid use disorder treatment. Discover the addictions, and common opioids methadone is used for. Which Opioid Dependencies Can Methadone Treat? Methadone treats opioid withdrawal symptoms […]
Can Boredom Lead to a Drug Addiction?
Substance use disorder can have a wide range of causes. Some people with addictions face underlying traumas, mental illness, genetic factors or environmental influences. Many cases of substance use disorder have multiple causes. In some situations, boredom contributes to addiction. Boredom may not be the sole factor behind a person’s addiction, but it has a […]