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Masroor Ahmed on iHeartMedia's CEOs You Should Know
In an episode of CEOs You Should Know by iHeartMedia Chicago, Symetria Recovery CEO Masroor Ahmed sits down to talk about the opioid crisis, outpatient care, and the challenges in traditional approaches to addiction treatment. Masroor breaks down the roots of the opioid epidemic, why addiction is a physical condition – not a moral failure, <a href="https://www.symetriarecovery.com/resources/blog/masroor-ahmed-on-iheartmedia/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Masroor Ahmed on iHeartMedia's CEOs You Should Know</span></a>
How to Recognize Signs of Opioid Addiction in Chicago
This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace individualized medical guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. It should not be used to diagnose yourself or others. Only a qualified healthcare professional can diagnose Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). If you or a loved one may be experiencing signs of OUD, <a href="https://www.symetriarecovery.com/resources/blog/signs-opioid-addiction-chicago/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> How to Recognize Signs of Opioid Addiction in Chicago</span></a>
Managing Stress During Addiction Recovery
Stress is a part of everyone’s life and a common trigger for Substance Use Disorder (SUD), OUD (Opioid Use Disorder) or AUD (Alcohol Use Disorder). During recovery, it’s especially important to manage how you deal with stress in order to avoid seeking an escape from it. This is especially true in the early days of <a href="https://www.symetriarecovery.com/resources/blog/managing-stress-during-addiction-recovery/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Managing Stress During Addiction Recovery</span></a>
What is Comorbidity?
If an individual has Substance Use Disorder (SUD), there is a likelihood that that person is also suffering from another psychological or physical disorder. If a person is suffering from co-occurring disorders, this is called a comorbidity. Some of the common mental comorbidities that are diagnosed in SUD patients are: Mood disorders Anxiety Depression Conduct <a href="https://www.symetriarecovery.com/resources/blog/what-is-comorbidity/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> What is Comorbidity?</span></a>
Chicago Opioid Crisis Resources: What Families Need to Know and Where to Turn
When you picture someone living with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), you might not think of your mother managing a chronic pain condition. Or your uncle recovering from surgery. Or a neighbor who started a prescription they found hard to stop. But that’s what OUD could look like across Chicago, and your family may be one <a href="https://www.symetriarecovery.com/resources/blog/chicago-opioid-crisis-resources/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Chicago Opioid Crisis Resources: What Families Need to Know and Where to Turn</span></a>
Methadone isn’t a Drug Deal — it’s a Lifeline
For many individuals investigating recovery options, methadone may not seem like a good solution. But data actually shows how safe and effective this treatment can be.
The Rise of Addiction Among Mothers—and a Proven Way Forward
Drug addiction among mothers is rising, but recovery is possible. Discover a compassionate, proven approach to treatment designed for moms. Same-day appointments available.
Naloxone Unwrapped: Vending Machines Bring this Life-Saving Overdose Medication to Dallas Neighborhoods
Symetria believes an important aspect of opioid use treatment is that of harm reduction. The idea behind harm reduction is to acknowledge the existence of opioid use and focus on reducing the harm associated with its use by keeping the individual alive so that treatment can continue. In this story from CBS News, one Dallas <a href="https://www.symetriarecovery.com/resources/blog/narcan-vending-machines/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Naloxone Unwrapped: Vending Machines Bring this Life-Saving Overdose Medication to Dallas Neighborhoods</span></a>
The Dangers of Alcohol Withdrawal
Alcohol is one of the few drugs in today’s marketplace that is socially acceptable to use. Because it’s seen as a social lubricant, it’s all too easy to develop an addiction to alcohol and its effects. Many people find themselves needing alcohol addiction treatment at one point, but very few people ever receive it. Perhaps <a href="https://www.symetriarecovery.com/resources/blog/the-dangers-of-alcohol-withdrawal/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> The Dangers of Alcohol Withdrawal</span></a>
Recognizing a Cocaine Overdose
Common signs of cocaine overdose include rapid or irregular heart rate, chest pains, fever, vomiting or nausea and tremors.