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Here, you’ll find resources, tips, and stories that will help support patients and their loved ones.
2025: Fighting for better laws, more coverage, and faster care
Continuing our goal to make high-quality treatment the standard, everywhere.
Is there really plastic in street drugs?
Research found the industrial chemical BTMPS in fentanyl. Learn about BTMPS, why it might be appearing in fentanyl supplies, and how people can stay safe.
Do cities’ changing harm reduction measures leave unhoused individuals less safe?
A recent White House homelessness policy puts cities' harm reduction programs at risk. Here's what this can mean for lifesaving drug treatment efforts.
How do opioids affect the liver?
While opioids aren’t as directly harmful to the liver as alcohol, they do impact liver function in several ways. Discover how opioids affect the liver.
What do drugs do to the urinary system?
This guide by Ophelia explores the ins and outs of the urinary system. Learn about its bodily function and how drug use affects your kidney and bladder.
Extra support for Pennsylvanians facing SNAP interruptions
With so many of our patients in Pennsylvania, we’ve worked with our partners on the ground to build a comprehensive list of local food, financial, and community resources you can turn to right now.
If your SNAP benefits have been interrupted, you’re not alone
Learn where to get emergency food assistance, financial support, and community help so you don’t face the gap alone.
What do opioids do to testosterone + estrogen?
Opioids contribute to infections, poor oral health, and an increased risk of depression & anxiety. But do opioids lower testosterone & estrogen hormone levels?
Who’s Ophelia, anyway? The history behind our name
Zack Gray drew inspiration for his startup dedicated to addressing the opioid crisis from Ophelia’s story and named the company after her: Ophelia Health.
Medicaid 2026 & Beyond: Protecting OUD Patients Through Upcoming Changes
Changes to Medicaid may be on the horizon, but the good news is: nothing changes right now. New federal rules around work requirements, eligibility redeterminations, and cost-sharing will roll out gradually over the next few years, with the most significant changes starting no earlier than December 31, 2026.
OUD + menopause
Opioid use at any point in life can have a significant impact on older women. Gain a better understanding of the relationship between menopause and opioids.
How do opioids affect endocrine health?
Gain a better understanding of how opioids affect your body. This guide covers how the endocrine system works & the effects of opioids on the endocrine system.
Better Together: How Mental Health Support Can Make Recovery Stronger
Recovery takes strength, but you don’t have to do it alone. Brave Health is proud to partner with Ophelia to support your full recovery journey.
Brave Health and Ophelia Collaborate to Bridge the Gap Between Mental Health and Addiction Treatment
Joint telehealth approach enables patients to access complete OUD treatment spectrum through simple video appointments.
Wellpoint NJ Medicaid for Subxone® + MAT
Many NJ Suboxone doctors accept Wellpoint Medicaid in New Jersey to provide comprehensive Suboxone treatment services. Learn how to get Suboxone with Medicaid.
Can I quit opioids cold turkey?
Quitting cold turkey means stopping all opioid use right away. However, evidence-based OUD treatment with clinical support is often a better path forward.
Do incarcerated individuals with OUD receive treatment?
Many inmates with OUD go untreated. Learn how prisons handle opioid use—and how care like Suboxone® could improve recovery and reduce overdose risk.
What are drug courts?
Discover how drug courts offer an alternative to incarceration by supporting recovery from substance use disorders. Learn about their history, goals, and effectiveness.
Understanding insurance coverage for Suboxone and MAT: A guide for Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield members in New York
Learn more about Anthem BCBS NY coverage of medications for addiction treatment (MAT). Get Suboxone in New York with Blue Cross & Blue Shield insurance.
Why you need to know about nitazines
Nitazines are synthetic opioids stronger than fentanyl, posing a serious overdose risk. Learn how they’re entering the drug supply and why detecting them is so difficult.
Ophelia and Spring Health Partner to Expand Access to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Ophelia, a leading provider of evidence-based opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment, today announced a strategic partnership with Spring Health, a complete global mental health solution for employers and health plans.
Five years of Ophelia
For five years, Ophelia has transformed opioid use disorder care with telehealth, overcoming barriers and delivering evidence-based treatment to all.
Why we need to worry about the re-emergence of carfentanil
Carfentanil is 100 times more potent than fentanyl and 10,000 times more potent than morphine. Learn more about Carfentanil why so many users are overdosing.
What can cause false positives on a urine test?
Suboxone® drug tests are critical for those seeking opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment. But what causes false positives in these tests? Learn more at Ophelia.
How chronic stress impacts addiction + relapse
Ophelia provides 24/7 support & expert guidance to help individuals navigate their OUD treatment. Learn about chronic stress and how to manage during treatment.
Why Aren’t We Talking About Black Americans & Opioids?
Learn about the intersection of Black Americans & the opioid crisis during Black History Month. Discover insights & solutions to address this critical issue.
