Pros and Cons of Methadone
What is Methadone? Methadone is a synthetic opioid medication that is used to treat opioid addiction, including addiction to heroin, fentanyl, and other opioids. It
AHCCCS Application Assistor Services
SMC recently completed AHCCCS training for our AHCCCS Site Administrator, and have begun training our Lead Clinician to also be an Application Assistor! This will
Getting Completely Clean: What You Need to Know About Methadone Withdrawal
Every day, more than 115 Americans die from opioid overdoses. We’re now seeing a nationwide epidemic of illicit opioid use in addition to prescription painkiller
Handling the Holidays: 8 Tips for Avoiding a Drug Relapse During the Holiday Season
Are you worried about falling into a drug relapse this holiday season? There’s no denying that the holidays can be a stressful and isolating time of
Essential Tips for How to Hold an Intervention for Your Loved One
Prescription drug abuse is affecting the lives of millions of Americans and the problem continues to rise. According to the National Study on Drug Use
In Sickness and in Health: 10 Crucial Tips for the Spouse of an Addict
More than 20 million Americans over the age of 12 currently suffer from a substance abuse disorder. Forty-six percent of Americans also have a friend
How Does Medication Help With Addiction Recovery?
Opioid addiction has been spreading like wildfire throughout the country. This has been due to prescription medications like oxycodone, which were widely prescribed in the