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Here, you’ll find resources, tips, and stories that will help support patients and their loved ones.
How Much Does Naltrexone Cost?
Cost is one of the first things people ask about when considering naltrexone for OUD. Learn how much different forms of naltrexone cost with and without insurance, including with Medicaid and Medicare. Get tips for reducing out-of-pocket expenses and discover telehealth treatment through Ophelia.
Medicaid prescriptions for opioid use disorder are on the rise. Here's what you need to know
Ophelia explored trends in Medicaid prescriptions for opioid use disorder using data from Kaiser Family Foundation.
How to help someone struggling with opioids without rehab
Not everyone struggling with opioids will be open to take the path of traditional rehab.
Building the workforce to combat the opioid crisis
Relying on our existing clinical infrastructure is not simply enough to meaningfully combat the opioid epidemic.
Are cough and cold medicines addictive?
Misusing cold medicines is physically dangerous and can potentially lead to addiction. Understand the risks of cold medicine abuse.
After the X-Waiver
Learn about the new guidelines practitioners must meet to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder after the elimination of the X-Waiver program.
What are the risk factors for misusing prescription opioids?
Understand how prescription opioid abuse may lead users to seek and take illicit drugs to deal with their resulting opioid dependency.
Your guide to remote at-home drug testing at Ophelia
Read this step-by-step guide to learn why and how to take a remote, at-home urine drug test while undergoing online MAT for OUD with Ophelia.
New Ophelia Research in JAMA: Remote Drug Testing Works (And It’s a Game-Changer for Opioid Addiction Treatment)
Ophelia researchers have proven that urine drug testing is highly feasible for remote care environments. Read takeaways from the peer-reviewed JAMA study here.
Who, what, and where: a complete treatment guide
Opioid addiction can be unpredictable. Your treatment shouldn’t be. Here is our guide on what to expect, so you can feel confident getting started.
How Ophelia combats stigma
Here are some of the ways that Ophelia responds to the most common barriers to treatment access, like stigma and lack of providers.
How to test for fentanyl
Everything you need to know about how to test for this potentially deadly compound.
How to talk to kids about a family member’s addiction
A loved one's addiction can have a huge impact on kids. While the discussion may be uncomfortable, it's important to help them understand what's happening.
Patient stories: meet Sean
Read about how Sean from NY went from dental surgery to addiction to treatment
Patient stories: meet Sherena
Hear from Sherena, a patient in Maine since October 2021, on her experience with opioid addiction, Kratom and Ophelia.
Rainbow fentanyl fact + fiction
Rainbow fentanyl—and fentanyl in general—is a major public health issue. Knowing the facts about fentanyl can help keep your family and community safe.
Supporting kids during a sibling’s addiction
A sibling's struggles with addiction can have a lasting impact on a child. Ensure your child is getting the support they need during this difficult time.
The truth about college drug use
As substance abuse on college campuses rises, parents and students alike have questions about the influences at play and treatment options available.
Care team story: Emily W.
Meet Emily, one of the care coordinators at Ophelia. Read to learn about who Emily is and what motivates her to continue this work.
Shifting the narrative with the F*ck Rehab campaign
Marketing (and many other things) got us into this problem. Now we need it to get us out. A look at Ophelia’s new “F*ck Rehab” marketing campaign.
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What’s missing from the headlines about fentanyl?
Most people think fentanyl is only used accidentally when laced with other drugs. Learn more about fentanyl addiction from Ophelia’s Chief Medical Officer.
What to know about the DEA’s proposed telemedicine changes
The DEA has proposed a change to the rules around telemedicine. Here is what you need to know about this proposal and what Ophelia is doing to fight against it.
What is ketamine?
Understand the signs and symptoms of ketamine addiction and the potential risks associated with its misuse.
PTSD and substance use
Understand the relationship between PTSD and substance use. Learn about the common causes of PTSD and the risks associated with self-medication.
