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

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.

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.

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.

Crowdsourced information and updates on federal policies, state policies, and individual treatment program or clinic protocols.

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

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

Understand how drug use impacts heat tolerance. Discover which substances affect your body’s ability to regulate temperature.

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

Understand the stages of opioid relapse and how to prevent them. Learn the warning signs and proactive steps to support your journey to recovery.

Ophelia used CDC data to map the growing distribution of common medications that prevent opioid overdoses and treat substance use disorders.

Find out how to manage summer triggers for opioid use disorder relapse with practical tips to stay safe and enjoy the season.

Ophelia explored which states ban fentanyl and xylazine test strips, using Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association and CDC data.

Discover the health concern of xylazine wounds in opioid users and how these side effects can affect & complicate opioid treatments.

Hundreds of Americans are dying every day from a treatable medical disorder. In the way of treatment stands a myth called “rehab,” long dispelled by clinical data. We must give this data its voice at last.

From logistical hurdles to financial barriers, societal judgment, and pregnancy-related concerns, learn about the challenges women face with substance use treatment.

Find out how most people obtain prescription opioids, why opioid prescription misuse is so common, and how to effectively treat opioid use disorder.

If you’re already taking Suboxone®, you might also be looking for other ways to focus on your health. Here’s what you should know before hitting the gym.

Learn about UA testing for opioid use disorder treatment, its role in Suboxone prescriptions, and how remote urinalysis promotes accountability in care.

Benzodiazepines, commonly known as benzos, are a class of prescription medications designed to slow down brain activity. Learn more about benzos here!

Discover safe treatment options for opioid use disorder (OUD) during & post pregnancy, including medication-assisted treatment and individualized care.

A happy ending to the opioid crisis.

It’s important to note how Suboxone may affect your stomach so you can address and manage symptoms with your care team. Learn more about Suboxone here.

Understand the relationship between Suboxone and cholesterol in opioid use disorder treatment. Learn about statins, interactions, and personalized OUD care.

Ophelia mapped and analyzed the number of patients in substance use facilities per capita across the U.S., using SAMHSA survey data.