Opioid Use Disorder
According to the American Psychiatric Association, in 2017, the United States saw over 72,000 deaths due to drug overdoses, a number that doubled in a decade, with opioids playing a major role. Opioids, ranging from natural compounds like morphine to synthetic versions like fentanyl, interact with the brain to reduce pain, but can lead to misuse and overdose, with synthetic opioids implicated in the majority of opioid-related deaths by 2021. Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) includes FDA-approved medications like methadone and buprenorphine, combined with counseling and behavioral therapies. Read the full article here: https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/addiction/opioid-use-disorder/opioid-use-disorder
About the Author: North Fulton Treatment Center
North Fulton Treatment Center’s main goal is to help eliminate the destructive behaviors that lead to your dependency. Our therapists work one-on-one with you to find the root of your dependency and help you transition to a healthier life. Although the medication helps with the physical withdrawals of opiate dependency, counseling is part of program that helps you with the psychological aspects. This program takes time and patience, but the results are worth the healthy lifestyle you will live during and after the completion of the program.
