Mar 6, 2025
Understanding MAT Myths vs Facts
When you recommend medication for addiction treatment (MAT) to a patient, how often do you hear, “Isn’t that just replacing one addiction with another?” or…
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Oct 24, 2024
Nitazenes: The Dangers of These Emerging Synthetic Opioids
The opioid crisis has taken on many forms over the past few decades, with new substances continually emerging to fuel the epidemic. One of the…
Aug 21, 2024
How Narcan Access Can Save Lives in Opioid Overdose
If someone near you is experiencing an overdose, call 911 immediately. Narcan, the most common brand name for naloxone, is a medication used to reverse opioid…
Aug 7, 2023
Drugs In Greater Chicago Are Being Laced With Fentanyl
Fentanyl is a strong synthetic opioid that is intended to relieve pain effectively. However, because of its potency—up to 100 times stronger than morphine—it has…
Apr 27, 2021
Myths Surrounding MAT for Opioid Addiction
Despite the evidence that medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is an effective method in treating opioid addiction, there are still stigmas and myths about MAT from policymakers…
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