Treatment options for opioid addiction

The increased prescribing of prescription opioids is believed to be linked to the current surge in opioid addiction.  There are known signs and symptoms of addiction as well as treatment options available available.  Treatment options include inpatient or residential programs, medication assisted treatment, and detox variations. Those suffering from addiction a well as their family need to find the treatment and recovery system that works best for them.

For more information go to the U.S. News Health article titled Painkillers to Heroin: the Pros and Cons of Treatments for Opioid Addiction.