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Where in America can Medicaid users get easy access to substance use disorder treatment? Ophelia analyzed data from SAMHSA to find out.

The opioid epidemic has impacted many communities, including Philadelphia's Kensington. Read about this neighborhood's ongoing struggle with substance abuse.

Ophelia dug into the history of fentanyl to explain why the drug associated with so much despair was ever created.

Find out about ketamine, its uses, regulations, & therapy. Understand its risks, benefits, and signs of misuse for informed decision-making on treatment options.

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

Discover how NFL players grapple with pain and opioid addiction long after the Super Bowl cheers fade. Learn more opioid misuse in the NFL in this post!

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.

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

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

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.

Prepare for the holiday season by recognizing common triggers and working on a specific relapse prevention plan. Learn more here!

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.

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

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!

Fentanyl's high risk of dependence & overdose make it extremely dangerous. It's important to know what to look for & what forms it comes in to minimize your risk.

The spread of xylazine, also known as tranq, found in street drugs has caused increases in overdose-related deaths. Learn about its overdose risks & effects.

Understanding the principles of harm reduction is key to treating & managing opioid use disorder. Find out what harm reduction is and how it can help with addiction.

Many think detox is the best treatment for opioid addiction, but it's often unsuccessful & can cause harm. Understand the dangers of detox & the benefits of MAT.

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.