Opioid Treatment Article
An article in Taos News in Colorado provides an interesting overview of opioid treatment and Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT).
https://www.taosnews.com/stories/suboxone-one-critical-step-to-treating-addiction,58344
Medication-Assisted Treatment is a comprehensive approach to treating addiction in which patients receive therapy, case-management from a social worker and, crucially, medication to reduce their cravings for substances. In the context of heroin and opioid addiction, this medication is often Suboxone, a combination of the opioid Buprenorphine and the opioid reverser Naloxone, which is commonly referred to by its trade name, Narcan. Though highly regulated, it has a significantly lower risk for abuse than methadone, and therefore does not have to be dispensed in specialized clinics.
Overall, there are similarities to issues faced across the country. In California, though, we have the Hub & Spoke Services program, making access to treatment more accessible. Also, a wide variety of treatment options are available at Tarzana Treatment Centers.
Read the full article here:
https://www.taosnews.com/stories/suboxone-one-critical-step-to-treating-addiction,58344