Methadone for drug addiction is not a new program and has, in fact, been used since the early part of the 1970s. The methadone program is administered by our medical professionals at Sunlight Medical Services as a substitution for the use of opioids. Through carefully controlled and regulated use of methadone, the individual can eliminate…
One of the most effective ways to treat opioid use disorder is through the use of methadone. Methadone is an opioid agonist, which offers long-lasting relief from cravings for opioids, reduces withdrawal symptoms, and also dulls the effects of opioids, reducing the likelihood that the individual will use heroin or other opioids as there is…
When struggling with addiction, having as many treatment options as possible is key to the healing and recovery process. Our medication-assisted treatment program, or MAT, is most effective for individuals struggling with opioid addiction to treat and manage their addiction. Unfortunately, many individuals are unable to find the addiction treatment they need. Whether it is…
It is not uncommon for individuals to use the terms opiates and opioids interchangeably. Yet, these terms do represent two different, though very similar, classes of drugs. What is the difference between opiate vs. opioid? Understanding the difference can help individuals understand the kind of treatment they need should they or a loved one develop…
At Sunlight Medical Services, we have found during our practice that different things work for different people. Some need to be disconnected from the world to heal, while others need to keep living. And, the science moves on – it was previously believed that a person with a substance use disorder absolutely must go through…
Sublocade (buprenorphine extended-release) is a prescription medication that addiction treatment centers use to treat a person with moderate to severe addiction to opioids. With the right medication, a person who has an addiction to opioids has a better chance of sustainable recovery without relapse. Why Specialists Use Sublocade Treatment Doctors may prescribe Sublocade to reduce…
The opioid crisis has reached unprecedented levels. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, an average of 130 people die from opioid overdose each day. While overdose prevention and access to extensive treatment for opioid addiction are available, the heroin crisis continues to climb annually. Opioids make up a combination of illicit…
While it has proven itself to be one of the most effective forms of treating addiction, especially opioid dependency, there are still stigmas around MAT (medication-assisted treatment) programs. The vast majority of these stigmas spring from misinformation, bias, and lack of education about how medication-assisted treatment works. Fortunately, individuals in the medical and recovery community,…
Often, the most difficult part of overcoming drug or alcohol abuse is making it through the experience of severe withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal symptoms associated with the recovery process are painful. Thus, many individuals when they attempt an abstinence-only course of treatment tend to relapse. Fortunately, for those struggling with substance use disorder, there’s another effective…