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For five years, Ophelia has transformed opioid use disorder care with telehealth, overcoming barriers and delivering evidence-based treatment to all.

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.

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.

Ophelia provides 24/7 support & expert guidance to help individuals navigate their OUD treatment. Learn about chronic stress and how to manage during treatment.

Learn about the intersection of Black Americans & the opioid crisis during Black History Month. Discover insights & solutions to address this critical issue.

Find out if New Jersey Medicaid covers Suboxone® and MAT. Learn about coverage, telehealth options, and how Ophelia provides accessible OUD treatment.

Discover how Geisinger insurance supports Suboxone® + MAT in PA. Learn about coverage, telehealth options, and how Ophelia simplifies access to treatment.

At Ophelia, our mission is to make high-quality treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) accessible to all. Here's some of the progress we made in 2024.

Learn how opiate withdrawal affects sleep patterns. Gain insight into what someone goes through during OUD treatment and how to sleep during opiate withdrawal.

Treatment for substance use disorder is a lifelong process that often takes a toll on family members.

Ophelia offers medications for addiction treatment (MAT) and telehealth OUD options. Some might wonder “is Ophelia legit?” Yes we are – and here’s the proof.

Is there a relationship between opioid use disorder & medical cannabis? Learn about medical cannabis OUD treatment options available to New Jersey residents.

Suboxone treatment for OUD is covered by Medicaid in Pennsylvania. Find Suboxone doctors that accept United Healthcare–learn how to get Suboxone with Medicaid.

With proper medical guidance and preparation, buprenorphine at home treatment can be successful. Ophelia helps people who use opioids start treatment.

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.

Opioid overdoses can be potentially fatal, so quick medical attention can save lives. Understand how to recognize the signs & symptoms of an opioid overdose.

Suboxone®, a brand name of the generic buprenorphine/naloxone, is the gold standard of care for opioid addiction treatment.

Discover the differences between Suboxone and Sublocade for opioid addiction treatment. Learn about their composition, forms, side effects, and more.

Make an informed decision on your recovery journey by exploring the benefits, side effects, and considerations of long-term Suboxone use for OUD treatment.

Learn about Suboxone's status as a controlled substance. Discover its schedule classification and how it impacts prescriptions and access to treatment.

Learn about the benefits of FDA-approved medicine, Naltrexone, and why it isn’t always the best starting point compared to Suboxone®.

Precipitated withdrawal occurs when a patient withdraws due to medications for addiction treatment (MAT), not abstaining from using a given drug.

The prospect of going through opioid withdrawal can be terrifying, so knowing what to expect from the experience can offer some assurance during the process.

Subutex helps treat opioid dependence by activating the same receptors in the brain triggered by drugs. Find out how Subutex works—and who it's for—in this

While Suboxone® is considered the gold standard, it’s important to understand the benefits and limitations of Subutex.