

To Assist or not to Assist with Medication for Recovery
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) most people cannot do it alone when it comes to recovery from opioid addiction. Medication-assisted treatment is treatment for addiction that includes the use of medication along with counseling and other support. SAMSHA reports that taking medication for opioid addiction is like taking medication to control heart disease or diabetes. Used properly, they state, it helps you manage your addiction so tha