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Here, you’ll find resources, tips, and stories that will help support patients and their loved ones.

Five years of Ophelia
For five years, Ophelia has transformed opioid use disorder care with telehealth, overcoming barriers and delivering evidence-based treatment to all.

How long does oxymorphone stay in the body?
Learn about oxymorphone, its half-life, detection times, and risks. Minimize addiction risks and understand signs & treatment for oxymorphone use disorder.

How long does hydrocodone stay in the body?
Understand how long hydrocodone stays in your system for drug testing. Learn about addiction signs, risks, and treatment options for informed decision-making.

Why Aren’t We Talking About Black Americans & Opioids?
Learn about the intersection of Black Americans & the opioid crisis during Black History Month. Discover insights & solutions to address this critical issue.

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

Can I get in a bath or hot tub while on Suboxone®?
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!

It’s the Super Bowl, why isn’t anyone talking about the N.F.L. & opioids?
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!

States with the most substance use treatment centers that accept Medicaid and Medicare
Where in America can Medicaid users get easy access to substance use disorder treatment? Ophelia analyzed data from SAMHSA to find out.

The state of the opioid crisis in Pennsylvania + local efforts to address the issue
Explore the opioid crisis in Pennsylvania. Learn about local efforts, harm reduction initiatives, and recent programs combating opioid misuse.

Patient stories: meet Dustin S.
Dustin shares his journey from addiction to recovery, detailing his struggle with opioids and his transformative experience with Ophelia's unique treatment approach.

How to keep your resolution to quit opioids this year
Find effective strategies and practical tips to assist you in your journey on quitting opioid use in the new year.

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

What are roxies?
Understand roxies (Roxicodone), a prescription opioid. Learn about misuse signs, addiction risks, withdrawal symptoms, and health consequences.

Can I get addicted to a prescribed dose of oxycodone?
Understand oxycodone use, dosage, side effects, and the risk of addiction. Learn how to reduce addiction risks and find support for opioid addiction.

Can I get addicted to a prescribed dose of oxymorphone (Opana®)?
Find out more about oxymorphone, its prescribed use, side effects, and the risk of addiction. Discover ways to minimize misuse risks.

Can I get addicted to a prescribed dose of hydrocodone?
Explore the risks of hydrocodone addiction and learn how to take it responsibly. Understand the signs, minimize misuse risks, and find support.

Ophelia 2023 Wrapped
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.

Opioid Addiction in the Military | Veterans & Drug Addiction
Explore the severity of opioid addiction in the U.S. military, affecting both active service members and veterans.

Are unhoused individuals more vulnerable to opioid addiction?
Explore the impact of the opioid crisis on the houseless population and the challenges they face in accessing addiction treatment.

Opioid addiction and the elderly
Discover the challenges and rise in opioid addiction among the elderly. Understand the unique vulnerabilities, treatment hurdles, and caregiver roles.

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.

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 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!

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.