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How Addictive Is Kratom? What Regular Users Need to Know
Kratom is often assumed to be harmless. But for some people, it can cause physical dependence or even develop into a substance use disorder. Learn what kratom does inside the body, what research says about its addictive potential, which products carry the highest risk, and when it might make sense to speak with a clinician through Ophelia.

Does Jefferson Health Plans cover Suboxone® and MAT in Pennsylvania?
We’ve achieved 100% Medicaid acceptance for medications for addiction treatment (MAT) in PA. Learn how Jefferson Health Plan members can access our treatment.
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Does UnitedHealthcare cover Suboxone® and MAT 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.

Does Wellpoint Medicaid New Jersey cover Suboxone® and MAT?
Many NJ Suboxone doctors accept Wellpoint Medicaid in New Jersey to provide comprehensive Suboxone treatment services. Learn how to get Suboxone with Medicaid.

Does Horizon NJ Health cover Suboxone® and MAT in New Jersey?
Horizon NJ Health and Ophelia have combined forces to further enhance access to MAT in the state. Learn more about Suboxone and MAT coverage in NJ.

Does Fidelis in New York cover Suboxone® and MAT?
In this post, members of Fidelis Care in New York can find the information they need concerning their plan’s coverage of Suboxone® for OUD treatment.

Does Empire BCBS New York cover Suboxone® and MAT?
Learn more about Anthem BCBS NY coverage of medications for addiction treatment (MAT). Get Suboxone in New York with Blue Cross & Blue Shield insurance.

Does MVP Healthcare in New York cover Suboxone® and MAT?
Through their partnership with Ophelia, MVP Healthcare NY has extended coverage for MAT services in New York. This coverage includes Suboxone treatment for OUD.

Does Healthfirst New York insurance cover Suboxone® and MAT?
Discover if Healthfirst covers Suboxone and MAT. Learn about the evidence-based care options available through Ophelia's partnership with Healthfirst.

Does AmeriHealth Caritas in Pennsylvania cover Suboxone® and MAT for OUD?
Learn how AmeriHealth Caritas in Pennsylvania covers Suboxone and MAT for OUD, including telehealth support, naloxone access, and next steps.
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Does UPMC for You in Pennsylvania cover Suboxone® and MAT for OUD?
Explore what Suboxone and MAT treatment options are available to Pennsylvania patients with UPMC for You health insurance. Discover PA telehealth OUD coverage.

Does Highmark Wholecare in Pennsylvania cover Suboxone® and MAT for OUD?
Find out how Highmark Wholecare Medicaid members in Pennsylvania can access Suboxone & MAT for OUD through Ophelia's telehealth services.

Does Keystone First in Pennsylvania cover Suboxone® and MAT for OUD?
In this article, we dive into the insurance coverage provided by Keystone First, including their partnership with Ophelia to expand access to Suboxone and MAT.

Does New York Medicaid cover Suboxone® for OUD?
Suboxone treatment for addiction in New York is covered by NYS Medicaid, including telehealth treatment. Access affordable OUD treatment through Ophelia.

Does Pennsylvania Medicaid cover Suboxone® for OUD?
Does Pennsylvania Medicaid cover Suboxone treatment for OUD? The state covers various medications for addiction treatment (MAT) through its Medicaid program.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.