Letter from a Patient

A recent patient shares their experience with JADE Wellness CenterThroughout my addiction, I have made many attempts at recovery involving rehabs, outpatient treatment, and intensive Outpatient treatment. During all of those previous failed attempts at recovery, I learned that even though I was in a recovering atmosphere my recovery needs were not truly being addressed. […]

Suboxone Medication Assisted Therapy in Pittsburgh

In the US, more than two million individuals are addicted to opioids, both prescription and illicit. Some submit themselves for treatments and detoxifications while others are not quite there yet. According to the CDC, 115 individuals die from opioid-related overdoses in the United States every day.  That is the equivalent of one commercial airline crashing […]

Drug Addiction Treatment Pittsburgh

OxyContin addiction has grown exponentially since its development in 1995. Initially developed to help chronic pain, OxyContin is similar in structure to Heroin, Percodan, and Morphine. OxyContin is highly addictive and has become one of the most abused drugs on the market. OxyContin, a man-made substance, is both physically addicting and emotionally debilitating if taken […]

HEP C AND SUBOXONE

An early report of adverse events related to Suboxone treatment noted that some participants showed increases in serum aminotransferase levels, but these increases could not be directly attributed to Suboxone. What is Hep C and Suboxone? That study was published prior to the availability of clinical testing for Hep C so the Hep C status […]

VIVITROL SHOT

A monthly treatment for those struggling with alcohol and opioid dependence addiction In 2010, the FDA approved the Vivitrol Shot, a once-a-month injection to treat opioid dependence. Vivitrol is a long-acting formulation of naltrexone (ReVia) and is already approved to treat alcohol dependence. Vivitrol joins other pharmacologic treatments for addiction including Suboxone. Vivitrol is an […]

VIVITROL BLOCKER

A monthly treatment for those struggling with alcohol and opioid dependence addiction Vivitrol Blocker, a once-a-month injection to treat opioid dependence was approved for use by the FDA in 2010. Vivitrol is a long-acting formulation of naltrexone (ReVia) and is already approved to treat alcohol dependence. Vivitrol joins other pharmacologic treatments for addiction including Suboxone. […]

2017 Pittsburgh Recovery Walk- JOIN OUR TEAM!

Hello to all of our lovely friends, family, colleagues and supporters. September is fast approaching. And along with the changing temperatures, fall leaves, football games and pumpkin everything, is National recovery month! Amongst all of the recovery themed activities planned one of our favorites is the Annual Pittsburgh Recovery Walk. On September 16th in downtown […]