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What to know about OUD treatment + sleep health
Learn how opiate withdrawal affects sleep patterns. Gain insight into what someone goes through during OUD treatment and how to sleep during opiate withdrawal.
Understanding insurance coverage for Suboxone + MAT: A guide for UnitedHealthcare members in New Jersey
Does UnitedHealthcare cover Suboxone treatment in NJ? Learn more about your insurance coverage for Suboxone and MAT from UnitedHealthcare in New Jersey.
Using UPMC (PA) for Suboxone® + MAT
Explore what Suboxone and MAT treatment options are available to Pennsylvania patients with UPMC for You health insurance. Discover PA telehealth OUD coverage.
Jefferson Health Plans Pennsylvania for Suboxone® + MAT
We’ve achieved 100% Medicaid acceptance for medications for addiction treatment (MAT) in PA. Learn how Jefferson Health Plan members can access our treatment.
Cannabis legalization in N.J.
Is there a relationship between opioid use disorder & medical cannabis? Learn about medical cannabis OUD treatment options available to New Jersey residents.
Does Pennsylvania Medicaid cover Suboxone?
Does Pennsylvania Medicaid cover Suboxone treatment for OUD? The state covers various medications for addiction treatment (MAT) through its Medicaid program.
What is pink cocaine?
Learn more about pink cocaine, the emergence of pink cocaine drugs in the U.S., how to avoid the hazards of using pink cocaine, and how to seek treatment.
Does NY Medicaid cover Suboxone®?
Suboxone treatment for addiction in New York is covered by NYS Medicaid, including telehealth treatment. Access affordable OUD treatment through Ophelia.
How to use UnitedHealthcare PA benefits for Suboxone + MAT
Suboxone treatment for OUD is covered by Medicaid in Pennsylvania. Find Suboxone doctors that accept United Healthcare–learn how to get Suboxone with Medicaid.
Using Highmark BCBS PA for MAT through Ophelia
Ophelia provides valuable opioid addiction resources to Pennsylvanians. Our telehealth care options are covered by the Highmark BCBS PA Medicaid plans.
What does fentanyl do to the brain?
Fentanyl acts as a strong central nervous system & respiratory depressant. Fentanyl’s effects on the brain are damaging & dangerous. Learn more about fentanyl.
Narcan: Resources for harm reduction in New Jersey
Deaths stemming from opioid overdoses are often caused by respiratory failure. Ophelia is helping to make OUD Narcan treatment in New Jersey more accessible.
Why the fentanyl vaccine trials are such a big deal
A vaccine for fentanyl is designed to support ongoing treatments for OUD. Having a viable fentanyl vaccine would create antibodies specifically for fentanyl.
Workplace injuries and OUD
Explore how workplace injuries contribute to opioid use disorder (OUD) and learn ways employers can help protect workers and promote recovery.
Using Amerihealth Caritas Pennsylvania for Suboxone + MAT coverage
Learn how AmeriHealth Caritas PA covers Suboxone and MAT for opioid use disorder, offering holistic treatment options, telehealth support, and naloxone access.
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.
Does Medicaid cover Suboxone®?
Find out if Medicaid covers Suboxone® for opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment, including state-specific eligibility, generic alternatives, and telehealth options.
What you need to know about the namalfene auto-injector for OD treatment
Learn about the FDA-approved nalmefene auto-injector for opioid overdose treatment, its long-lasting effects, and how it compares to naloxone in emergency use.
New Jersey opioid crisis + local efforts
Understand New Jersey's efforts to tackle the opioid crisis, addressing both urban and rural challenges across the state.
Is there a connection between vaping + OUD?
Explore the link between vaping and opioid use disorder (OUD) and how e-cigarette use may impact treatment outcomes and addiction risk.
National opioid deaths declined in 2023: Have we really turned the corner?
National opioid deaths dropped in 2023 for the first time in years, but challenges remain. Is this a turning point, or is the opioid crisis far from over?
Marijuana legalization in PA
Understand marijuana legalization in Pennsylvania and its potential benefits for opioid users. Explore new legislation, medical marijuana laws, and economic impacts.
What is medetomidine?
Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative, is appearing in street drugs posing severe health risks. Learn about its dangers, side effects, and overdose concerns.
In opioid crisis, race and stigma influence treatment
Using data from SAMHSA and academic studies, Ophelia examined disparities in opioid treatment and the ramifications for substance use recovery.
Narcan: Resources for harm reduction in Pennsylvania
Explore the importance of Narcan in Pennsylvania's fight against the opioid epidemic. Learn how to get Narcan and use it to save lives & promote harm reduction.
What you should know about drug use + heat tolerance
Understand how drug use impacts heat tolerance. Discover which substances affect your body’s ability to regulate temperature.