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While Kratom & CBD are both natural pain relief options, how the two compounds each interact with the body & their ideal use cases differ in distinct ways.

Kratom is a tree native to Southeast Asia and parts of Africa and its leaves are traditionally used as medicine. Learn more about Kratom in this post!

There are several types of MAT for opioid use disorder. One treatment is buprenorphine. Here’s everything you need to know.

Learn about the benefits of FDA-approved medicine, Naltrexone, and why it isn’t always the best starting point compared to Suboxone®.

Learn about why drugs are sometimes cut with Fentanyl.

Suboxone®, a brand name of the generic buprenorphine/naloxone, is the gold standard of care for opioid addiction treatment.

Here’s what you should know about the similarities and differences between Suboxone and Subutex.

While Suboxone® is considered the gold standard, it’s important to understand the benefits and limitations of Subutex.

The amount of time it takes for fentanyl to leave your system depends on several factors. Read more here.

Everything you need to know about how to test for this potentially deadly compound.

Relying on our existing clinical infrastructure is not simply enough to meaningfully combat the opioid epidemic.

Hear from Lewis, a patient since September 2021, on his experience with opioids and Ophelia.

Why Suboxone® causes constipation + what you can do about it.

Difficulty sleeping is a side effect, but it typically only lasts a few days. Here's what you need to know.

Everything you need to know about coverage, the cost of Suboxone®, + more.

Here's what you need to know.

Treatment for substance use disorder is a lifelong process that often takes a toll on family members.

What to know about the chances of weight changes on a Suboxone® treatment program.

Discover how long it takes for Suboxone to take effect and learn about common wait times, withdrawal symptoms, and proper administration.

Not everyone struggling with opioids will be open to take the path of traditional rehab.

Here are some of the ways that Ophelia responds to the most common barriers to treatment access, like stigma and lack of providers.

Is switching to medication for OUD really just replacing one addiction with another?

Ophelia offers medications for addiction treatment (MAT) and telehealth OUD options. Some might wonder “is Ophelia legit?” Yes we are – and here’s the proof.

This post covers how to prevent an opioid overdose, how to identify one in an emergency, and what not to do.

These steps can help you when preparing to go through buprenorphine induction on your own.