A new study suggests that more fully treating opioid withdrawal during medical detox can help hospitalized patients stay long enough to finish treatment. Researchers found that higher doses of short-acting opioid medication, used to manage …
A new medical detox center is preparing to open on the South Coast of Massachusetts, adding inpatient beds for people who need a safe, supervised place to begin recovery. Gosnold Behavioral Health will open its …
The FDA has approved another over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray to reverse an opioid overdose, thereby widening access to a critical emergency tool. But while naloxone saves lives in the moment, addiction specialists stress that medical …
SouthLight Healthcare has launched a new mobile clinic offering medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder directly in the Raleigh community. It removes transportation and access barriers that often keep people from starting recovery. Why Medication-Assisted …
A rural Ozarks hospital is closing a dangerous gap in medical detox care, delivering medication and a virtual recovery appointment within 72 hours of an opioid overdose or withdrawal visit. For patients across this part …