Leading Change with Substance Use Resources
Start your recovery journey with substance use resources from Texas Treatment Services, LLC. Get the information and guidance you need, as well as the latest industry news and research. Our goal is to illuminate your path to recovery, offering insights into healthier lifestyle choices and brighter futures.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) plays a vital role in our mission. As a leading public health authority, SAMHSA is dedicated to advancing the nation’s behavioral health, striving to diminish the effects of substance abuse and mental illness. Engaging with SAMHSA’s resources means gaining invaluable insights into effective strategies for combating these pervasive public health issues.
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Groundbreaking Research by NIDA
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is at the forefront of scientific inquiry into drug use and its ramifications. By contributing to a deeper understanding of addiction and its impact on individuals and communities, NIDA’s mission is integral to our resource offerings. We bring you the latest findings through cutting-edge research to guide informed decisions on your treatment options.
Opioid Addiction Treatment with AATOD
The American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) is a critical player in providing guidance and training, emerging as a prominent advocate for MAT. AATOD is dedicated to addressing the distinct hurdles in this domain, offering essential support for those grappling with opioid dependency.
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The Connection Between HIV/HCV Coinfection and Drug Use
Gain insight into the interplay between HIV/HCV coinfection and drug use via HIV info. Understand the risks and significance of injection drug use and its role in the transmission of HIV and HCV among individuals.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for addiction is the use of medicine to block cravings and withdrawal symptoms together with counseling and behavioral therapy to achieve sustainable recovery. MAT is an evidence-based, proven, and effective addiction treatment that significantly increases the chances of long-term freedom from addiction for many people.
Drugs like fentanyl, oxycodone, and heroin are opioids that flood the brain with dopamine, a neurotransmitter that signals pleasure and triggers the brain to ask for more. For many people, the cycle turns into an addiction. For someone prone to addiction, the pleasure can seem more like euphoria, a sensation that the brain comes to crave. It takes more and more of the drug to attain a pleasurable state. After a while, the user needs to take the drug to just feel normal. Desire for the drug becomes an insatiable hunger that leads to impaired function and erratic, destructive behavior. The absence of the drug causes anxiety, depression, and a host of extremely uncomfortable physical withdrawal symptoms like fatigue, muscle cramps, nausea, and night sweats.
Breaking the Addiction Cycle
MAT works to break the cycle of addiction with prescription medication along with therapy and behavior modification techniques tailored to the individual. The medication stabilizes the brain chemistry by satisfying physiological cravings without triggering the euphoria effect. Absent the deleterious withdrawal symptoms and the rewarding pleasurable sensation, counseling and therapy are generally much more effective.
MAT is a cutting-edge “whole patient” therapy with demonstrated effectiveness for many people. Describing MAT as “high-quality, evidence-based care,” both the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians state that “evidence shows medication-assisted detox works.”
“There are decades of research concluding MAT is more effective than most other forms of treatment, especially in the case of opioids,” according to experts. “For most people, the use of medications combined with psychosocial treatment is superior to drug or psychosocial treatment on its own.”
A Hopeful Path to Recovery
While there are a lot of treatment options available for people with substance abuse problems, MAT offers a more hopeful path than abstinence-based programs or drug substitution regimens alone. Texas Treatment Services, LLC has addiction recovery centers throughout Texas, offering on-site dispensation of methadone, Suboxone, and naltrexone.
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Links to Organizations
Maric Health: Nationwide Network of Opioid Treatment Clinics
Maric Health is dedicated to providing a strong foundation of valuable information, resources, and access to diverse clinics across multiple states, including:
- Colorado
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- Texas
- Florida
- Georgia
- Oklahoma
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Tap into SAMHSA, a prominent public health authority dedicated to enhancing the nation’s behavioral health. This organization, with its steadfast commitment to minimizing the impact of substance abuse and mental illness, serves as a crucial resource for comprehending and addressing these challenges.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Embark on a journey to uncover the mission of the NIDA, aimed at fortifying scientific understanding of drug use, addiction, and the far-reaching implications for individuals and society.
American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD)
AATOD offers indispensable guidance and training, establishing itself as a leading proponent of medication-assisted treatment. Dedicated to addressing the distinctive challenges of the field, AATOD provides essential support for individuals dealing with opioid dependency.
HIVinfo
Discover the intricacies of HIV/HCV coinfection and its connection to drug use through the comprehensive resources provided by HIVinfo. Gain insight into the risks associated with injection drug use and its profound impact on the transmission of HIV and HCV among individuals.
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