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Here, you’ll find resources, tips, and stories that will help support patients and their loved ones.
Workplace injuries and OUD
Explore how workplace injuries contribute to opioid use disorder (OUD) and learn ways employers can help protect workers and promote recovery.
States that most often prescribe opioids to Medicaid patients
Ophelia explored how U.S. prescription opioid dispense rates in 2021 varied by state using Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services data.
What to know about OUD + mental health comorbidities
Understand the complex relationship between OUD and mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, and OCD.
Is therapy necessary during OUD treatment?
Discover the importance of therapy during opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment. Learn about types of therapy, benefits, and how it complements medication.
New York state’s opioid crisis + local efforts
Find out more about the opioid crisis in New York state. Learn about the local initiatives to address and combat the state's opioid situation.
What is relapse?
Understand opioid relapse, its risk factors, and prevention strategies. Discover how medication, mental health support, and lifestyle changes can help.
States are enacting laws this year to put opioid overdose remedies in more public places
Ophelia analyzed legislation tracked by the NCSL to illustrate how lawmakers are addressing the need for opioid overdose remedies in public spaces.
Is Suboxone® a controlled substance?
Learn about Suboxone's status as a controlled substance. Discover its schedule classification and how it impacts prescriptions and access to treatment.
What to know about UA testing
Learn about UA testing for opioid use disorder treatment, its role in Suboxone prescriptions, and how remote urinalysis promotes accountability in care.
Why is the fentanyl crisis so bad?
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.
Can I get addicted to a prescribed dose of morphine?
Learn about the addictive potential of prescribed morphine doses and steps to reduce misuse risks. Understand morphine addiction symptoms and how to seek help.
Can I get addicted to a prescribed dose of codeine?
Understand the risks of codeine misuse and addiction potential. Learn about safe usage, side effects, and how to reduce the risk of dependency.
What is methadone?
Learn about methadone, its uses, side effects, and comparison to Suboxone. Discover safe usage guidelines and explore effective treatment options.
Proud to be the first and only telehealth provider with a “Center of Excellence” distinction in PA!
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.
Does MAT help with meth usage?
Discover the challenges of treating methamphetamine addiction and explore the effectiveness of medication-assisted treatment options.
Is alcohol use really a problem during OUD treatment?
Discover the risks of alcohol use during OUD treatment. Learn why mixing substances like Suboxone and alcohol can be dangerous and detrimental to recovery.
5 Questions women have before starting Suboxone®
Find answers about Suboxone use for women. From menstrual cycles to pregnancy, get insights to make informed decisions about MAT treatment.
Xylazine and fentanyl: What to know about this deadly mixture
Understand the dangers of xylazine and fentanyl mixtures. Learn about symptoms, risks, and how Suboxone can aid in treatment for opioid use disorder.
States where syringe exchanges are most prevalent
Ophelia examined data from the North American Syringe Exchange Network to see which U.S. states have the most syringe services programs per capita.
Can you take Suboxone® + Ozempic® together?
Discover the safety considerations of taking Suboxone and Ozempic together. Understand their interactions and potential effects for effective management.
Is it safe to take Suboxone® + anticonvulsants?
Understand the risks of taking Suboxone with anticonvulsants like gabapentin. Learn about interactions and safety considerations for managing addiction effectively.
States where the most people are receiving substance use treatment
Ophelia mapped and analyzed the number of patients in substance use facilities per capita across the U.S., using SAMHSA survey data.
What is opioid-induced depression?
Discover the link between opioids and depression, and how to minimize risks. Explore the impact on mental health and treatment options.
What to know about Brixadi for OUD
Find out more about Brixadi for opioid addiction treatment. Understand how it works, its benefits, side effects, and differences from Sublocade.
Understanding insurance coverage for Suboxone and MAT: A guide for Highmark Wholecare members in Pennsylvania
Find out how Highmark Wholecare Medicaid members in Pennsylvania can access Suboxone & MAT for OUD through Ophelia's telehealth services.
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.