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Ophelia examined data from the North American Syringe Exchange Network to see which U.S. states have the most syringe services programs per capita.

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

Understand the complex relationship between OUD and mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, and OCD.

Learn about the long-term effects of opioid use disorder (OUD) on heart health. Find answers and treatment options to put your cardiovascular health first.

Ophelia analyzed legislation tracked by the NCSL to illustrate how lawmakers are addressing the need for opioid overdose remedies in public spaces.

Discover the link between opioids and depression, and how to minimize risks. Explore the impact on mental health and treatment options.

Discover the importance of therapy during opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment. Learn about types of therapy, benefits, and how it complements medication.

Understand the challenges of how opioid use disorder was treated in the past and discover how telemedicine has helped change & improve the treatment process.

If you've been prescribed Suboxone® to treat opioid addiction, you may be wondering if it's safe to enjoy a soak while on the medication. Learn more here!

Discover the financial realities of rehab for opioid addiction: from the cost of rehab treatment to the hidden costs of opioid use disorder.

Mothers struggling with opioid addiction are often criticized and told to quit “cold turkey”. Learn about how MAT is a better approach for pregnant women.

If you’re interested in or currently entering a romantic relationship, you should understand the obstacles you and your partner will face. Learn more here.

Discover 5 misconceptions about fentanyl that are hindering progress in the opioid crisis and learn what we should be talking about instead.

The chronic use of two or more drugs simultaneously is often called “polysubstance use disorder.” Learn more about the dangers of polysubstance abuse.

Discover how opioid use can cause serious eye health problems. Learn about the potential short- and long-term effects that opioid use may have on your eyes.

Commonly sold under the brand name Valium®, diazepam belongs to the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines (or “benzos”). Learn more about diazepam here!

Understanding the connection between OUD and tobacco use is crucial to developing effective treatment protocols for patients. Learn more about it here!

Discover Narcan resources in NY for opioid harm reduction. Learn about naloxone, its usage, storage, and community training in New York state.

Understand opioid relapse, its risk factors, and prevention strategies. Discover how medication, mental health support, and lifestyle changes can help.

Understand the origins of heroin, including the different forms this drug takes, how it affects the human body, and how medication-assisted treatment can help.

Understand the severity of the fentanyl crisis in the U.S. Learn about its causes, who's at risk, and the actions being taken by officials to combat it.

Understand the risks of codeine misuse and addiction potential. Learn about safe usage, side effects, and how to reduce the risk of dependency.

Learn about the addictive potential of prescribed morphine doses and steps to reduce misuse risks. Understand morphine addiction symptoms and how to seek help.

Discover the challenges of treating methamphetamine addiction and explore the effectiveness of medication-assisted treatment options.

Ophelia is the first and only telehealth provider of OUD treatment to receive the designation as a Center of Excellence (COE) for OUD treatment in Pennsylvania.