Our blog
Here, you’ll find resources, tips, and stories that will help support patients and their loved ones.
Using Highmark BCBS PA for MAT through Ophelia
Ophelia provides valuable opioid addiction resources to Pennsylvanians. Our telehealth care options are covered by the Highmark BCBS PA Medicaid plans.
Navigating loneliness around the holidays
Combat holiday loneliness during addiction treatment. Explore challenges, understand feelings, and get tips for a healthy holiday season.
How to create new substance-free holiday traditions
Explore ideas for substance-free holiday traditions for those in opioid use disorder treatment. Find tips to create new holiday activities and manage triggers.
Patient stories: meet Dustin B.
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!
How to manage holiday stress + triggers
Find out how to manage holiday stress and triggers with these 6 actionable tips for those undergoing opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment.
Patient stories: meet Kim
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.
What to know about online Suboxone® treatment
Discover the truth about online Suboxone treatment. Understand the differences between reliable providers and potential pitfalls.
The promise of Suboxone depends in part on erasing stigmas in opioid use disorder treatment
Ophelia analyzed data and studies from the National Institutes of Health to break down the stigmatization of medication-assisted treatment.
How do I know my Suboxone® dose is the right level?
Find out how to determine the right Suboxone dose for opioid use disorder treatment. Learn about dosage, administration, and signs of insufficient dosage.
Can addiction happen with a prescribed opioid medication?
Navigate the fine line between opioid dependence & addiction. Understand the crucial distinctions, risks, and how to ensure safe prescription practices.
Does Suboxone® help with pain?
Understand Suboxone's role in pain relief. Learn about buprenorphine's effects and alternatives for pain management in opioid use disorder patients.
What happens if you miss a Suboxone® dose?
Understand the impact of missing Suboxone doses. Learn about the dosing, what happens after a day's miss, and the risks of consecutive misses.
What is the BARC-10?
Find out how the BARC-10 assessment is used in SUD recovery. Understand its questions, score interpretation, and how it enhances self-reflection for treatment.
How Suboxone can benefit mental health
Discover the mental health benefits of Suboxone for opioid use disorder. Explore how Suboxone may impact serotonin levels and alleviate depressive symptoms.
It’s time to stop believing fake news about telehealth for opioid use disorder
Expanding access to medication-based care and improving treatment retention for patients with OUD is vital to address the worsening opioid overdose crisis.
What happens to the brain when you start taking Suboxone®?
Explore the impact of Suboxone on the brain and its role in OUD treatment. Learn how buprenorphine & naloxone components work and their effects over time.
How access to naloxone medication like Narcan—used to reverse opioid overdoses—varies in each state
Ophelia examined how naloxone access varies by state using data compiled by the SAFE Project, a nonprofit organization working to combat America's opioid epidemic.
Patient stories: meet Alan
“Suboxone has been the only treatment that allowed me not to think about the addiction anymore” — Alan, Ophelia patient since 2021.
More than OUD treatment: What else can telehealth help with?
Even though medical practices have resumed normal operations, telehealth remains a valuable tool for patients who are in recovery or otherwise can’t travel.
What can you expect from a telehealth OUD visit?
Find out how the telehealth process works for opioid use treatment. Discover how telehealth visits can be tailored to your needs and provide personal care.
How telehealth is advancing OUD treatment in America
Discover the impact of telehealth on opioid addiction treatment with benefits like better access to experts and improved patient retention.
Long-term Suboxone® use for OUD treatment
Make an informed decision on your recovery journey by exploring the benefits, side effects, and considerations of long-term Suboxone use for OUD treatment.
Can you take buprenorphine after surgery?
Discover the latest research on using buprenorphine during and after surgery for OUD patients. Learn about balancing pain management and recovery.
What do families need to know about teens + kratom?
Understand the risks & potential side effects of kratom for teens and learn how to talk to your teens about the dangers of this natural substance.
What to know about Suboxone® + cholesterol
Understand the relationship between Suboxone and cholesterol in opioid use disorder treatment. Learn about statins, interactions, and personalized OUD care.
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.