The first step in recovery for a person with opioid use disorder is to stop taking opioids. The process is known as detoxification when the opioids leave the body. This may sound easy to an outsider, but the withdrawal symptoms … Read More
There are nearly 5.6 million Native Americans living in the United States, comprising 1.7% of the total population. While Native Americans account for only a small portion of the U.S. population, this group experiences much higher rates of substance abuse … Read More
More than 30% of Americans have some form of acute or chronic pain.1 Among older adults, the prevalence of chronic pain approaches 40%.2 The extended prescription of opioids (>8 weeks) for the treatment of chronic pain presents substantial public health … Read More
Patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) leaving treatment early against medical advice (AMA) are associated with negative treatment outcomes as well as re-admissions. For facilities, AMA discharges negatively impact the bottom line. Why Patients Leave The number one reason patients … Read More
Opioids are incredibly addictive substances. All opioids (both legally prescribed drugs and illicit drugs) interact with and stimulate opioid receptors within the brain to block pain and produce feelings of euphoria. Additionally, they quickly rewire the brain, forcing the body … Read More
Neurostimulation therapy modifies pain signals as they travel to the brain through invasive implants or non-invasive devices. Used for decades as a means to treat a variety of nerve-related ailments, innovative applications of this technology are emerging, including the treatment … Read More
Treating opioid addiction takes a village. The opioid addict is most successful at long-term recovery when surrounded by supportive medical professionals, the latest treatments and technology, and loved ones who help them stay the course. Together they can bridge the … Read More