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7 Ways to Become a More Resilient Person
7 Ways to Become a More Resilient Person Resilience is the ability to cope with and bounce back from the [...]
The Link Between Cannabis Use Disorder and Mental Illness
The Link Between Cannabis Use Disorder and Mental Illness Cannabis is one of the most widely used drugs [...]
Ozempic: A Potential Anti-Addiction Drug?
Ozempic: A Potential Anti-Addiction Drug? Ozempic is a semaglutide medication originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes and [...]
Brixadi vs. Other OUD Medications
Brixadi vs. Other OUD Medications Brixadi is a new treatment option for people with opioid use disorder (OUD). [...]
Brixadi: A New Treatment Option for Opioid Use Disorder
Brixadi: A New Treatment Option for Opioid Use Disorder Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a chronic and potentially [...]
The Wellness-Washing of Ketamine-Assisted Therapy
The Wellness-Washing of Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Ketamine has had a “party drug” reputation for decades, but this 1970s, FDA-approved [...]
CARMAhealth Applauds the Bipartisan Passage of H.R.7666
CARMAhealth Applauds the Bipartisan Passage of H.R.7666 Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (H.R.7666). Statement of Carlos F. Tirado, MD,MPH, Chief Medical Officer, [...]
Texas Good Samaritan Law Op-Ed
Texas Good Samaritan Law Op-Ed CARMAhealth’s Founder and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Carlos Tirado recently penned an insightful and relevant op-ed regarding the Texas Legislature’s failure to [...]
Understanding Meth Addiction: A Growing Threat
Understanding Meth Addiction: A Growing Threat Rampant and escalating fatality has steered the American addiction conversation toward opioids and kept it there; a completely understandable inclination given [...]
Vivitrol for Alcohol Use Disorder
Vivitrol for Alcohol Use Disorder As CARMAhealth continues to observe Alcohol Awareness Month, we wanted to take the opportunity to touch not only on the causes, sustaining [...]
CARMAhealth Observes Alcohol Awareness Month
CARMAhealth Observes Alcohol Awareness Month April 1st marked the beginning of this year’s Alcohol Awareness Month, a 30-day effort founded and sponsored by the National Council on [...]
The Importance of Seamless Medical Care in Addiction Recovery
The Importance of Seamless Medical Care in Addiction Recovery CARMAhealth Doctors Powell and Tirado Discuss the Importance of Medical Care in Addiction Recovery with Texas Medicine Magazine [...]
Understanding the Benefits of Opioid Substitution
Understanding the Benefits of Opioid Substitution For Some Opioid Users, Opioid Substitution is Not An Act of Faith, It’s An Act of Courage In our practice, we [...]
Addiction Treatment and Connections at National Conference
Addiction Treatment and Connections at National Conference CARMAhealth Connects with Drug Czar Jim Carroll at National Conference Representatives from CARMAHealth and our partner organization Recovery Unplugged had [...]
Understanding the Challenges of Heroin Addiction
Understanding the Challenges of Heroin Addiction Doc… I’m Way Smarter Than You I want to share an encounter I recently had with a patient, a guy who [...]
The Growing Opioid Epidemic: Preventing Overdose
The Growing Opioid Epidemic: Preventing Overdose Preventing Opioid Overdose When the U.S. Surgeon General published a recent health advisory – the first such alert in the last [...]
How Text Reminders Enhance Treatment Program Attendance
How Text Reminders Enhance Treatment Program Attendance Enhance Treatment Program Attendance Texting has become a preferred means of communication for people all over the world. A text [...]
Examining the Dangers of Over-Prescribing Opioids
Examining the Dangers of Over-Prescribing Opioids Earlier this month, Manhattan Dr. Martin Tesher was convicted by a Brooklyn grand jury on 10 counts of unlawful distribution of [...]
The Challenges of Prescribing Opioids: Finding a Balance
The Challenges of Prescribing Opioids: Finding a Balance Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner Scott Gottlieb recently issued a statement calling for substantive and common-sense reforms to [...]
Can Vivitrol Suppress HIV?
Can Vivitrol Suppress HIV? Yale researchers have discovered the extended-release naltrexone, commonly known as Vivitrol may help maintain or improve suppression of HIV among individuals at risk [...]
FDA Approves Lucemyra™ for Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms
FDA Approves Lucemyra™ for Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms In a landmark moment for opioid addiction relapse prevention, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first-ever non-opioid [...]
Nation’s Addiction Experts Meet at 2018 ASAM Annual Conference
Nation’s Addiction Experts Meet at 2018 ASAM Annual Conference The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) had their 49th annual conference in San Diego this past month. [...]
Texas Medical Association Maternal Health Congress – Substance Use Prevention and Treatment
Texas Medical Association Maternal Health Congress – Substance Use Prevention and Treatment This video was published by the Texas Medical Association on April 17, 2018. Substance [...]
The Impact of Long-Term Opioid Use on Chronic Pain Management
The Impact of Long-Term Opioid Use on Chronic Pain Management As many as one-third of all Americans suffer from chronic pain, a condition that is characterized by [...]
Specialized Addiction Healthcare: A New Approach in Austin
Specialized Addiction Healthcare: A New Approach in Austin Stigma-free care that is informed by the science of addiction and recovery AUSTIN, TX – April 3, 2018. CARMAhealth [...]
The Impact of Supervised Injection Sites in New York City
The Impact of Supervised Injection Sites in New York City New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has approved four supervised injection sites for intravenous drug users, [...]
Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management
Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management Since 2014, America has seen record highs in opioid fatalities and the epidemic shows no signs of tapering. In 2016, there [...]
What Makes an Effective Substance Abuse Treatment Program?
What Makes an Effective Substance Abuse Treatment Program? As the need for effective and safe addiction treatment becomes more and more apparent, clinicians and treatment professionals are [...]
Tips for Responsible Medication-Assisted Therapy
Tips for Responsible Medication-Assisted Therapy Medication-assisted therapy (MAT) has long been a viable avenue of care for eligible patients seeking ongoing relief from long-term opioid and alcohol [...]
Maintaining Recovery and Avoiding Relapse during the Holidays
Maintaining Recovery and Avoiding Relapse during the Holidays As we enter into another holiday season, it’s worth acknowledging the unique and specific challenges those in recovery face [...]
New Study on Medication-Assisted Opioid Treatment
New Study on Medication-Assisted Opioid Treatment New Study on Medication-Assisted Opioid Treatment Finds that Naltrexone is Harder to Access than Buprenorphine Many in the addiction treatment community [...]