by John Sharpe | Jul 6, 2023 | Medication-Assisted Treatment
The role of genetics on addiction is a deeply complex issue that can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, socioeconomic background, or genetics. Drug abuse is often attributed to personal choices, but research indicates genetic factors may contribute significantly...
by John Sharpe | Feb 13, 2023 | Medication-Assisted Treatment
Substance use can affect anyone, especially pregnant people. However, not only do substances affect the individual who is pregnant, but they can also have lasting effects on babies. Understanding how substance use affects pregnancy can help pregnant people understand...
by John Sharpe | Nov 25, 2021 | Medication-Assisted Treatment
Mental health stigma continues to affect individuals in a number of negative ways. Stigma keeps people from considering treatment, blocks access to treatment, and ultimately serves as a barrier to recovery. Little progress has been made to change not only the stigma...
by westcoastrc | Jan 12, 2018 | Gender-Responsive Programming, Medication-Assisted Treatment
Gender-Responsive Medication-Assisted Treatment for Pregnant Women Medication-assisted treatment, or MAT, refers to a therapeutic modality which helps to overcome the psychological cravings associated with addictive substances. As of this writing, the program is only...
by westcoastrc | Dec 12, 2017 | Medication-Assisted Treatment, Recovery Tools, Treatment Modalities
What is Subutex? Subutex is one of the brands under which buprenorphine, a partial opioid agonist, is prescribed to individuals overcoming chronic heroin use. It is also used to overcome addiction to other opioids, including those which are prescribed for their...
by westcoastrc | Dec 6, 2017 | Medication-Assisted Treatment, Meditation, Recovery Tools, Treatment Modalities
Medication-Assisted Therapy (MAT) for Substance Abuse Recovery Providers The use of medication in the substance abuse disorder recovery process has always been controversial. While well-established methadone maintenance programs correctly assert the benefits?which...