Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is the use of FDA-approved medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use
Opioid addiction is a long-lasting (chronic) disease that can cause major health, social, and economic problems. Opioids are a class of drugs that act in the nervous system
Although SAMSHA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) reports that cases of addiction to opioids are down from 2015, the totals are still staggering. American adults
The holiday season is quickly approaching. During this time, the need for a trauma-informed approach is critical. Everywhere we turn, we’re reminded that it is
When someone is introduced to opioids, it is only a matter of time before it transforms into an addiction. Even the most resilient person will
During the pandemic, the LDH (Louisiana Department of Health) reports that there was a 115% increase in opioid-related deaths, bringing Louisiana’s total count to 678.
