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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.
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 <a href="https://www.symetriarecovery.com/resources/blog/free-support-meetings-in-chicago-for-substance-abuse/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> 113 Free Addiction Recovery Support Meetings in Chicago</span></a>
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 <a href="https://www.symetriarecovery.com/resources/blog/united-healthcare-addiction-treatment-coverage/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> United Healthcare Addiction Treatment Coverage</span></a>
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 <a href="https://www.symetriarecovery.com/resources/blog/suboxone-drug-interactions/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Suboxone Drug Interactions</span></a>
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).
A Guide To Tapering Off Methadone (With Dosing)
The protocol to prevent painful methadone withdrawal symptoms is to gradually decrease the dose of methadone by 10mg until down to 40mg. Then, decrease only 2.5-5mg until down to zero.
Methadone Interactions: How Drugs & Alcohol Interact with Methadone
While most medications are safe to take with methadone, mixing depressants like alcohol, benzodiazepines and other opioids can be fatal.
The Top 5 Methadone Myths
Misinformation about methadone stops people from getting life-saving treatment. After you read, please help spread the facts about methadone.
A Family Guidance Center Alternative That’s Covered By Insurance
Both Family Guidance Centers and Symetria Recovery offer outpatient opioid addiction medications with locations throughout Illinois, but with different costs and experiences.