The Naloxone Guide Addiction Education>Medically Assisted Treatment, Drug & Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>Opioid / OpiatesBy Coalition RecoveryJanuary 26, 2022 Each day, individuals save lives by administering naloxone to those that have overdosed on opioids. As of today, Naloxone is an essential tool used by first responders in cities across the country. Even some communities offer free kits containing easy-to-use naloxone spray called Narcan. Naloxone is the go-to drug for people on the front-lines of the opioid epidemic but it is also an important contributor to medication-assisted therapy. Read more
Mindfulness in Addiction Recovery Addiction Education>Medically Assisted Treatment, Mental Health, RecoveryBy Coalition RecoveryJanuary 12, 2021 Mindfulness is one of the most fundamental practices learned in addiction recovery. It involves awareness of ones self and thoughts through a nonjudgmental lens to assess the present moment. Mindfulness has been shown to promote a variety of benefits, most of which are lacking during active addiction. Learn the power of mindfulness and ways in which you can utilize this practice on your own – building self-reliance and resilience. Read more
How Effective is Medication Assisted Treatment? Addiction Education>Medically Assisted Treatment, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>Alcohol, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>Benzodiazepines, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>Opioid / Opiates, Mental HealthBy Coalition RecoveryJanuary 23, 2020 Medication Assisted Treatment or Medication Assisted Therapy is the use of medications alongside psychotherapies like CBT. MAT is an evidence-based therapy meaning it has been researched and been shown to be effective for the treatment of substance abuse treatment; but how effective is it? Read more
Medications To Treat Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Addiction Education>Medically Assisted Treatment, Drug & Alcohol Addiction>Alcohol, Medically Assisted TreatmentBy Coalition RecoveryOctober 29, 2019 For those going through the recovery process, one of the hardest challenges to overcome is the physical dependency on alcohol. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms are typically very uncomfortable and in some cases can be even fatal. Thankfully there are medications to help alleviate these Read more
What Is Tapering? Addiction Education, Addiction Education>Medically Assisted Treatment, Welcome to TreatmentBy Coalition RecoveryOctober 2, 2019 Tapering is the process of slowly decreasing the amount of the drug being taken over time. This process helps the body adjust to the loss of the drug overtime, decreasing the severity of cravings and withdrawal symptoms. By limiting these two factors, tapering allows a person to safely and comfortably rid the body of unwanted substance while also minimizing potential relapse. Read more
CBD for Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Addiction Education>Medically Assisted Treatment, Addiction Treatment, Addiction Treatment ProgramsBy Coalition RecoveryJanuary 18, 2019 WHAT IS IT? Cannabidiol—CBD— is a chemical that makes up one of the 113 cannabinoids discovered in cannabis plants. It was discovered in 1940 and is considered a phytocannabinoid – meaning it triggers cannabinoid receptors located throughout the body. These receptors are responsible for a variety of physiological processes including appetite, pain-sensation, mood, and memory.… Read more
Suboxone: A Tool for Recovery Addiction Education>Medically Assisted Treatment, Drug & Alcohol Addiction, Substance Abuse TreatmentBy Coalition RecoveryOctober 9, 2018 What is Suboxone? Suboxone is a prescription medication used to treat opioid addiction. Alongside counseling and therapy, Suboxone treatment can be a useful tool and is shown to increase the chance of success. It is made up of both buprenorphine and naloxone with the purpose to curb withdrawal symptoms and minimize the effects of opioids.… Read more
Amino Acid Therapy Addiction Education>Medically Assisted Treatment, Addiction Education>Relapse Prevention, Welcome to TreatmentBy Coalition RecoveryAugust 24, 2018 Amino acids are essential to the human body and perform a variety of vital functions. They are the basis of all life processes as they are needed for all metabolic processes. Amino acid replacement therapy is a therapeutic approach to addiction treatment that utilizes these important building blocks to help those in recovery heal. At… Read more
Naltrexone (Vivitrol) Addiction Education, Addiction Education>Medically Assisted Treatment, Drug & Alcohol AddictionBy Coalition RecoveryJuly 18, 2018 With the opioid crisis damaging more and more lives year after year, researchers are continually trying to find the answer. Preventative measures are significant for the long-term, but trying to solve this problem today, we need to look for solutions for people currently suffering from addiction. Counseling and therapy are suitable measures to help these… Read more
