As one of the nation’s leading providers of substance use disorder treatments, we’re dedicated to educating patients, families, and medical providers alike. Explore our latest insights to learn more about opioid addiction treatment.
CMS has developed an app that will change how life-saving treatment for opioid addiction is delivered. An App for Recovery These days it seems there is an app for everything – just about everyone has a smartphone and is using it most of the time. But what if there were an app that could help […]
If you’ve been using opioids, whether prescription painkillers like oxycodone or illicit substances like heroin and fentanyl, stopping suddenly can feel overwhelming. Withdrawal is often described as one of the most miserable experiences a person can endure, bringing intense physical and emotional symptoms that make quitting on your own incredibly challenging. Many people searching for […]
Opioid treatment programs (OTPs) are designed to help people recover from opioid addiction, yet many patients find themselves frustrated by unnecessary barriers, inadequate care, and a lack of compassion in these programs. Stories from patients switching to Community Medical Services (CMS) reveal common issues: restrictive methadone dosing policies, long waitlists, unnecessary take-home dose restrictions, and […]
At Community Medical Services (CMS), our mission has always been clear: to help those who are suffering from substance use disorders. Every day, we see the pain and struggles experienced by individuals and families affected by this crisis — and every day, we commit ourselves to serving others, by providing compassionate, effective care that helps […]
CMS In The News
CMS In The News
Urine drug screens (UDSs) are used in opioid treatment programs to help clinicians track patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and address potential risks. At Community Medical Services, we’ve gathered extensive data from UDS results to understand better trends over time and how these results affect other important outcomes, such as patient retention and Social Determinants […]
