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Explore the opioid crisis in Pennsylvania. Learn about local efforts, harm reduction initiatives, and recent programs combating opioid misuse.

Dustin shares his journey from addiction to recovery, detailing his struggle with opioids and his transformative experience with Ophelia's unique treatment approach.

Find effective strategies and practical tips to assist you in your journey on quitting opioid use in the new year.

Discover a sustainable plan for quitting opioids in the new year. Learn about medication-assisted treatment (MAT), debunk myths, and find support.

Understand roxies (Roxicodone), a prescription opioid. Learn about misuse signs, addiction risks, withdrawal symptoms, and health consequences.

Understand oxycodone use, dosage, side effects, and the risk of addiction. Learn how to reduce addiction risks and find support for opioid addiction.

Find out more about oxymorphone, its prescribed use, side effects, and the risk of addiction. Discover ways to minimize misuse risks.

Explore the risks of hydrocodone addiction and learn how to take it responsibly. Understand the signs, minimize misuse risks, and find support.

Our mission is to improve access and treatment for patients with OUD, and as we look back on 2023, we’re reflecting on what that really entails.

Explore the severity of opioid addiction in the U.S. military, affecting both active service members and veterans.

Explore the impact of the opioid crisis on the houseless population and the challenges they face in accessing addiction treatment.

Discover the challenges and rise in opioid addiction among the elderly. Understand the unique vulnerabilities, treatment hurdles, and caregiver roles.

Combat holiday loneliness during addiction treatment. Explore challenges, understand feelings, and get tips for a healthy holiday season.

Explore ideas for substance-free holiday traditions for those in opioid use disorder treatment. Find tips to create new holiday activities and manage triggers.

Find out how to manage holiday stress and triggers with these 6 actionable tips for those undergoing opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment.

Read about how Dustin from New York went from weightlifting to a decade long prescription opioid addiction and how he finally found Ophelia. Learn about Dustin here!

Given the stigma faced my moms who struggle with addiction, we’re especially honored — and proud — that Kimberly, an Ophelia patient, wanted to open up about her story.

Discover the truth about online Suboxone treatment. Understand the differences between reliable providers and potential pitfalls.

Ophelia analyzed data and studies from the National Institutes of Health to break down the stigmatization of medication-assisted treatment.

Find out how to determine the right Suboxone dose for opioid use disorder treatment. Learn about dosage, administration, and signs of insufficient dosage.

Navigate the fine line between opioid dependence & addiction. Understand the crucial distinctions, risks, and how to ensure safe prescription practices.

Understand Suboxone's role in pain relief. Learn about buprenorphine's effects and alternatives for pain management in opioid use disorder patients.

Understand the impact of missing Suboxone doses. Learn about the dosing, what happens after a day's miss, and the risks of consecutive misses.

Find out how the BARC-10 assessment is used in SUD recovery. Understand its questions, score interpretation, and how it enhances self-reflection for treatment.

Discover the mental health benefits of Suboxone for opioid use disorder. Explore how Suboxone may impact serotonin levels and alleviate depressive symptoms.