by Northland Treatment Center | Oct 16, 2018 | Blog, Drug Use During Pregnancy, MAT, Ohio Substance Abuse Articles, Opiate Epidemic, Substance Abuse News
As our country’s problem with opioid abuse and addiction continues to fester, it has far-reaching effects, including consequences for those who are near and dear to the addict. Financial trouble, relationship issues, and loss of productivity are all associated... 
by Northland Treatment Center | Oct 16, 2018 | Blog, MAT, Ohio Substance Abuse Articles, Opiate Epidemic, Suboxone Cincinnati, Substance Abuse News
Researchers in recent years have been studying the opioid epidemic and rates of overdose deaths, looking for some explanation for the high rates in the past few decades. A new study, published last month in the journal Science, suggests that the high rates of drug... 
by Northland Treatment Center | Oct 8, 2018 | MAT, Ohio Substance Abuse Articles, Suboxone Cincinnati, Treatment Staff
As the opioid drug epidemic hits an all-time high, it is important that our communities offer high-quality addiction treatment offered by experienced, educated professionals. But in the United States today, very few medical training programs specifically teach... 
by Northland Treatment Center | Oct 8, 2018 | MAT, Medicaid Funded Drug Treatment, Opiate Epidemic, Prevention, Substance Abuse News
In a society permeated by cutthroat politics, the U.S. Senate recently created a bipartisan legislative package that is evidence of the seriousness of the opioid drug epidemic. Republicans and Democrats alike agreed on the necessity of the legislation and voted it... 
by Northland Treatment Center | Sep 28, 2018 | MAT, Recovery Tips, Suboxone Cincinnati, Treatment Staff, Uncategorized
Mary Jo is one our staff members at The Ridge and Northland. Mary Jo assists clients and their families during the intake process and she also assists with our alumni program. She wants to share her message of hope to those stuck in active addiction. Here is an... 
by Dr. Marc Whitsett MD | Aug 14, 2018 | Blog, MAT, Recovery Tips
Dr. Whitsett is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine. He is the Medical Director for The Ridge and Northland Treatment Center. You can read his full bio here. As an addictionologist I am frequently confronted with the question, “I must undergo...