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Explore expert insights, recovery tips, and real stories designed to support you on your recovery journey. From addiction treatment advancements to mental health strategies, our blog provides valuable guidance to help you or a loved one navigate recovery with confidence.
What Are the Signs That I May Need Addiction Treatment?
Recognizing the need for addiction treatment is one of the most important steps to reclaiming your life from the grips of substance use and addiction. It’s also one of the most difficult decisions you may make. For many, substance use begins as a way to cope or enjoy some temporary relief, but it can easily ... What Are the Signs That I May Need Addiction Treatment?
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 ... Naloxone Unwrapped: Vending Machines Bring this Life-Saving Overdose Medication to Dallas Neighborhoods
How Do Support Groups Contribute to Long-Term Sobriety
When someone walks the path from addiction to recovery, it is rarely one someone can, or should, travel alone. The hard work of achieving sobriety is something that requires personal determination and commitment to oneself, but this doesn’t mean you’re on your own. The power of community support through Symetria Recovery‘s IOP Program is often ... How Do Support Groups Contribute to Long-Term Sobriety
Successful Recovery at Symetria
As an addiction professional, I have had the opportunity to work in the addiction space for over 20 years. During this time, I have seen addiction treatment evolve; however, the pace has been slow and at times frustrating and debilitating for the patients that have been served. The addiction industry has made the error of ... Successful Recovery at Symetria
113 Free Addiction Recovery Support Meetings in Chicago
Recovery support meetings are not required for treatment at Symetria, but help reduce feelings of isolation that are common in addiction and provide an outlet to get practical advice from people who understand the struggle. Researchers in 2020 looked at 27 studies on the effectiveness of support groups and found improved rates of sobriety, more ... 113 Free Addiction Recovery Support Meetings in Chicago
United Healthcare Addiction Treatment Coverage
Around 17% of patients use United Healthcare insurance for their treatment here at Symetria. We are in-network with United Healthcare, work with them every day and know the insurance company well. In This Article Does United Healthcare Cover Substance Abuse Treatment? Yes, most United Healthcare plans provide coverage for drug and alcohol use treatment, including ... United Healthcare Addiction Treatment Coverage
Suboxone Drug Interactions
Suboxone is a safe medication with few serious drug interactions. In general, benzodiazepines, alcohol and opioids, as well as muscle relaxers, barbiturates and kratom are advised to be avoided while on Suboxone. However, mixing prescription painkillers or heroin with these same medications is more dangerous. Certain medications can also impact the effectiveness of Suboxone, including ... Suboxone Drug Interactions
Track Marks (12 Pictures): How To Prevent & Get Rid of Track Marks
Track marks are the visual damage left at the injection site of Intravenous (IV) drug use. See what track marks look like and how to prevent and treat track marks.
The Most Common Suboxone Side Effects (Get Relief)
Suboxone has been shown to be safe, even in elderly patients and those with cancer or kidney impairment. Though, as with any medication, side effects have been reported.
Precipitated Withdrawals: How To Prevent & Reverse (+ 2 Real Life Experiences)
Precipitated withdrawals are sudden and severe withdrawal symptoms that occur after taking a partial opioid-like Suboxone too soon after using full opioids.
Suboxone Dosage: How Much Suboxone Is Too Much?
Dosing the medication Suboxone correctly is important. Too much Suboxone could potentially lead to overdose, while too little can lead to relapse.
What is a Methadone Clinic?
A methadone clinic is a healthcare facility that is authorized to provide the medication methadone to patients struggling with opioid use disorder (ie. opioid addiction).