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Patient participating in telehealth addiction care consultation with physician in Fresno, California.

Telehealth MAT: A Solution for Fresno Central Valley Shortages

Introduction Opioid use disorder (OUD) remains a significant public health concern across California, including Fresno...
Office workers looking stressed at computers.

When Employees Struggle With Substance Use, Is Your Workplace Ready?

Introduction Substance use challenges are present in today’s workforce across industries, job levels, and regions....
Team members standing together to represent unity and prevention of substance abuse in the workplace

Early Intervention Beats Discipline for Absences in Workplace

Introduction Substance-related absences remain a persistent challenge for employers across industries. Unplanned call-outs, repeated sick...
Telehealth in rural area with laptop screen.

From Cell to Community: Closing the Treatment Gap for OUD

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Table of contentsThe “Cliff” After ReleaseWhy the first 2–4 weeks...
How long does it take to recover from opioid addiction with Suboxone – illustration of a patient tracking recovery milestones with a calendar and receiving telehealth support.

How Long Does It Take to Recover from Opioid Addiction with Suboxone

Table of contentsInitial Withdrawal SymptomsProtracted Withdrawal SymptomsThe Role of Suboxone in RecoveryHow Suboxone WorksStarting Suboxone...
Opioid medications prescribed for pain management, highlighting both their therapeutic use and potential risks of dependence.

Understanding the Hazards of Opioid Pharmaceuticals

Table of contentsA list of common opioid drugsHow We Got Here in the Opioid CrisisWhat...