Recovery Enhanced Medicine Institute
Opioid Use Disorder Services
Opioid Use Disorder Services
Opioid use disorders (previously called opioid dependence or opioid addiction) occur when there is a degree of loss of control of the amount or frequency of opioids used and life consequences from the use of opioids that range from mild to severe. At REMI opioid use disorders (OUD) may exist with or without chronic pain. In general either state will be referred to as an Opioid Related Disorder (ORD) to avoid stigmatizing the person suffering from either or both conditions. State of the art treatment for an ORD involves medication assisted treatment (MAT) with medications such as buprenorphine (Suboxone and Subutex) and naltrexone. The other important component of treatment involves a psychosocial dimension. The essence of psychosocial treatment is Recovery (described in a general way in the "What Does Recovery Enhanced Medicine Mean?" section of this website). Recovery is a process that helps an individual identify and manage their underlying issues that may predispose them to substance use disorders. A Recovery approach also can help repair the central nervous system damage caused by chronic substance use by utilizing cutting edge neuroplasticity techniques.
What REMI patients with opioid use disorder are saying:
What REMI patients with opioid use disorder are saying:
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My experience at REMI opened my eyes to the causes of the suffering and struggles I have had with addiction all my life.
James N.
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