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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.

Keep up with the latest news on laws regarding fentanyl to find out what state and federal legislators are - and aren’t - doing to keep people safe.

The DEA has proposed a change to the rules around telemedicine. Here is what you need to know about this proposal and what Ophelia is doing to fight against it.

Discover why xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer, is so dangerous on the illicit drug market, its side effects, challenges with misuse, & harm reduction measures.

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.

Discover the benefits and risks of Zubsolv®, a medication used to treat opioid addiction that has the same ingredients as Suboxone®. Learn how the two compare.

Learn about tapering off, a gradual reduction of drug use, as a safer approach to stopping substance use disorders compared to quitting cold turkey.

Find out how most people obtain prescription opioids, why opioid prescription misuse is so common, and how to effectively treat opioid use disorder.

Fentanyl is all over the news, but are the headlines missing something? Read about 6 common fentanyl myths and the truth behind them here.

Discover the facts about oxycodone's half-life, detection times in blood, urine, saliva & hair, and how to clear this commonly abused opioid from the body.

Most people think fentanyl is only used accidentally when laced with other drugs. Learn more about fentanyl addiction from Ophelia’s Chief Medical Officer.

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

Hundreds of Americans are dying every day from a treatable medical disorder. In the way of treatment stands a myth called “rehab,” long dispelled by clinical data. We must give this data its voice at last.

Tramadol is a synthetic opioid analgesic (or painkiller) generally used to treat moderate pain. Learn more about Tramadol and what it is used for here.

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.

Misusing cold medicines is physically dangerous and can potentially lead to addiction. Understand the risks of cold medicine abuse.

Opioid overdoses can be potentially fatal, so quick medical attention can save lives. Understand how to recognize the signs & symptoms of an opioid overdose.

Learn about the dangers of human misuse of veterinary drugs. Find out how these drugs are regulated and understand the risks associated with them.

Marketing (and many other things) got us into this problem. Now we need it to get us out. A look at Ophelia’s new “F*ck Rehab” marketing campaign.

Explore the evolution of addiction treatment & rehabilitation and understand how these developments have shaped modern approaches to overcoming substance abuse.

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.

The prospect of going through opioid withdrawal can be terrifying, so knowing what to expect from the experience can offer some assurance during the process.

In the event of an overdose, Good Samaritan laws can help increase the chances those that need immediate medical assistance receive prompt care.

People addicted to alcohol are more likely to also become dependent on other substances, such as opioids. Understand polysubstance use disorder and its risks.

Being able to correctly identify heroin and the different forms it can come in is essential to avoiding accidental exposure and overdose.