What is opioid use disorder?
Opioid use disorders have become a public health crisis, resulting in devastating consequences, including a staggering number of fatal overdoses. Opioid addiction is a chronic, progressive disease that can lead to serious health, social, and economic challenges. Opioids are a class of drugs that affect the nervous system, producing feelings of pleasure and pain relief. While some opioids are legally prescribed by healthcare providers to manage severe or chronic pain, others, like heroin, are illegal drugs of abuse. Opioids alter the brain’s chemistry, leading to drug tolerance over time. Extended use of opioids can create dependence, meaning that when individuals stop taking them, they experience both physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms. Opioid addiction poses life-threatening risks, particularly due to the danger of overdose.
Narcan (Naloxone) is a life-saving medication that can quickly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. In many states, pharmacists can dispense naloxone without a prescription through a standing order. Journey Healthcare can supply you with Narcan directly or arrange for an order to be placed at your pharmacy whenever necessary.
Administer Opioid Use Self-Assessment ( Download OUD Form )
Other Substance Use Disorders
Journey Healthcare also provides treatment for a variety of addictions, including cocaine use disorder, cannabis or marijuana use, gambling disorders, and other types of addiction.
Areas Served
We provide addiction treatment and counseling in various locations across Pennsylvania.
Locations
Greentree (Pittsburgh) & Murrysville (East). We also offer virtual services to commercial clients throughout the entire state of Pennsylvania.