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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.

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.

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.

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

Discover the dangers of carfentanil - a synthetic opioid that is more potent than fentanyl. Learn about exposure symptoms and proper response.

Learn about methadone, its uses, side effects, and comparison to Suboxone. Discover safe usage guidelines and explore effective treatment options.

Oxycodone and hydrocodone, two different prescription opioids, have been the gateway into opioid use disorder. Understand the differences & risks of each drug.

Understand the different types of medications used to treat ADHD, their risks, and the potential for addiction.

Tramadol is a synthetic opioid analgesic (or painkiller) generally used to treat moderate pain. Learn more about Tramadol and what it is used for here.

Find out how prescription opioids interact with anxiety and related disorders to better understand how to treat pain and manage stress.

The amount of time it takes for fentanyl to leave your system depends on several factors. Read more here.

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

Learn about the dangers of human misuse of veterinary drugs. Find out how these drugs are regulated and understand the risks associated with them.

Understand how opioids affect diabetes and why people with diabetes are at higher risk of opioid misuse.

Discover the safety considerations of taking Suboxone and Ozempic together. Understand their interactions and potential effects for effective management.

Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative, is appearing in street drugs posing severe health risks. Learn about its dangers, side effects, and overdose concerns.