CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp, Hamilton County EMS, and Hamilton County Health & Social Services today announced the official rollout of the Overdose Prevention Team (OPT)—the first initiative of its kind in Tennessee— is now fully staffed and ready to respond countywide. OPT represents a coordinated effort to combat the opioid crisis by delivering life-saving...| WDEFWDEF
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Suboxone is an addiction treatment medication used in Opioid replacement therapy. As an opiate itself, it has potential for abuse and addiction.| American Addiction Centers
Clonidine does have abuse potential. It is often abused in conjunction with other drugs, such as methadone, heroin, and prescription painkillers, according| American Addiction Centers
Read on to learn more about opioid withdrawal, including the symptoms, what causes it, common medications used for opioid withdrawal and treatment options.| American Addiction Centers
Explore types of opioids, withdrawal symptoms, opioid risks, and more. Also discover treatment options to help you or a loved one conquer opioid addiction.| American Addiction Centers
Methadone is a synthetic (man-made) long-acting opioid used to treat chronic pain and opioid use disorder. Developed in Germany in the late 1930s by| Illinois Recovery Center
Tramadol is a powerful opioid medication that can be used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is available in both generic and in brand-name| Illinois Recovery Center
