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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.

What to know about tianeptine
Find out about tianeptine, a substance often found in energy shots & supplements, its dangers, side effects, and the importance of regulation in the US market.

How to administer naloxone
Naloxone quickly reverses the effects of opioids. Knowing how it works & how to administer it safely can be lifesaving for someone experiencing an overdose.

How long does hydrocodone stay in the body?
Understand how long hydrocodone stays in your system for drug testing. Learn about addiction signs, risks, and treatment options for informed decision-making.

What do buprenorphine tablets + films look like?
What buprenorphine medications have you been taking? Find out what different Bupe tablets and films look like with this helpful guide.

What is buprenorphine?
There are several types of MAT for opioid use disorder. One treatment is buprenorphine. Here’s everything you need to know.

What does fentanyl do to the brain?
Fentanyl acts as a strong central nervous system & respiratory depressant. Fentanyl’s effects on the brain are damaging & dangerous. Learn more about fentanyl.

Why the fentanyl vaccine trials are such a big deal
A vaccine for fentanyl is designed to support ongoing treatments for OUD. Having a viable fentanyl vaccine would create antibodies specifically for fentanyl.

Narcan: Resources for harm reduction in New Jersey
Deaths stemming from opioid overdoses are often caused by respiratory failure. Ophelia is helping to make OUD Narcan treatment in New Jersey more accessible.
Does taking medication for OUD really count as recovery?
Is switching to medication for OUD really just replacing one addiction with another?

Insurance + Suboxone®: a complete guide
Everything you need to know about coverage, the cost of Suboxone®, + more.

Marijuana legalization in PA
Understand marijuana legalization in Pennsylvania and its potential benefits for opioid users. Explore new legislation, medical marijuana laws, and economic impacts.

How buprenorphine helps the body overcome opioid addiction
Ophelia explores how buprenorphine helps the body overcome opioid addiction, citing research from a variety of government and scientific sources.

3 ways to cut the path from MSK pain to opioid addiction
In honor of Pain Awareness Month and Opioid Awareness Day, Vori Health and Ophelia are teaming up to spread awareness of the connection between chronic pain and opioid addiction.

Naloxone is about to be easier to get — what does this really mean for harm reduction?
Here’s what you need to know about the challenges of making naloxone widely available and where we’re headed in light of the FDA’s recent OTC approval.

Treating opioid addiction in the LGBTQ+ community: why we need to do better
Find out why LGBTQ people are at a greater risk of developing opioid addiction and how Ophelia is providing the best treatment for this community.
Suboxone® and methadone access during Covid-19
Crowdsourced information and updates on federal policies, state policies, and individual treatment program or clinic protocols.

How Good Samaritan laws can help prevent fatal overdoses
In the event of an overdose, Good Samaritan laws can help increase the chances those that need immediate medical assistance receive prompt care.

In opioid crisis, race and stigma influence treatment
Using data from SAMHSA and academic studies, Ophelia examined disparities in opioid treatment and the ramifications for substance use recovery.

Narcan: Resources for harm reduction in Pennsylvania
Explore the importance of Narcan in Pennsylvania's fight against the opioid epidemic. Learn how to get Narcan and use it to save lives & promote harm reduction.

What you should know about drug use + heat tolerance
Understand how drug use impacts heat tolerance. Discover which substances affect your body’s ability to regulate temperature.

Men + opioid addiction: Surprising stats and how to get help
Discover surprising statistics on men & opioid addiction. Learn about the causes, risks, and how to get help for opioid addiction.

Understanding the 3 stages of relapse + how to prevent a return to opioid use
Understand the stages of opioid relapse and how to prevent them. Learn the warning signs and proactive steps to support your journey to recovery.

How access to opioid treatments is growing across the country
Ophelia used CDC data to map the growing distribution of common medications that prevent opioid overdoses and treat substance use disorders.
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What you need to know about summer triggers for OUD relapse
Find out how to manage summer triggers for opioid use disorder relapse with practical tips to stay safe and enjoy the season.

Suboxone’s sexual side effects in men
Learn about Suboxone's potential sexual side effects in men. Explore how Suboxone can impact libido, erectile function, and fertility, and find solutions.