One of the biggest challenges in substance abuse is whether to seek treatment and recovery. Approximately 22.5 million Americans, both children, and adults have some form of substance abuse issue which can cause a vicious cycle that affects mental health and well-being. Once an individual decides to stop the cycle of addiction, Epic Health Partners
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Reasons to Seek Mental Health Treatment
Making the decision to address mental health concerns can be difficult and sometimes be an anxiety-provoking process, however, it is also a very brave decision. According to National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), only 1 out of 20 Americans with mental health symptoms seek treatment, only 1 in 5 people have some form of a
Read MoreWhat is Suboxone?
Suboxone is a medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). Suboxone is a prescription medication used in treating those addicted to Opioids, illegal or prescription. Suboxone works by tightly binding to the same receptors in the brain as other opiates, such as heroin, morphine, and oxycodone. By
Read MoreAddiction and Recovery Treatment Services (ARTS) in the Danville/Martinsville Area
Addiction is a treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuitry, genetics, the environment, and an individual’s life experiences. Individuals with addiction use substances or engage in behaviors that become compulsive and often continue to engage in these activities, despite the potential for harmful consequences. In 2017, DMAS launched an enhanced substance use
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