Brittany didn't think taking opiates was a problem, even losing her job and her house. But then she lost her son because she couldn't take care of him. That's when she made the decision to get help. She found a shoulder to cry on, people to talk to, and regained her self-esteem—and her son. See how Your Life Iowa can help you through your recovery at yourlifeiowa.org.

Medication Assisted Treatment is a powerful tool for treating Opioid Use Disorder. Dr. Gail Reilly, N. J. State Medical Director, Eleanor Health, discusses how using medications in combination with counseling, and behavioral therapy techniques is an effective way of treating Substance Use Disorder and provides comprehensive, whole person treatment of addiction.

Today’s video is called Opioid Withdrawal Explained in 10 Minutes. By the end of this video, you will have a better understanding of what someone can expect to go through during opioid withdrawal. Topics covered will include: What is an opiate vs opioid? How long does it take to develop tolerance? How soon does withdrawal start happening once you stop using? What are the common signs and symptoms of withdrawal? How long does withdrawal last for? This video is for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your own personal physician or qualified licensed medical professional when discussing options for opioid detox, treatment, and recovery. For those of you who may be struggling with opioid dependence and struggling to find the motivation to take the next step in your recovery, here are some links below with information and resources to consider. Online Addiction Recovery Resources: SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness https://www.nami.org/Personal-Stories/Addiction-and-Mental-Health Thanks for watching and please like, share, and subscribe! ~Dr. Andrew Kim M.D. Let's connect: IG: https://www.instagram.com/andrewkimmd/ - @AndrewKimMD Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndrewKimMD - @AndrewKimMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndrewKimMD -@AndrewKimMD Website & Blog: https://andrewkimMD.com ** The information in this video, including but not limited to, videos, text, graphics, images and other material contained on this video channel and its affiliated websites (such as AndrewKimMD.com) are for informational and entertainment purposes only. No material on this channel is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen on this website or its affiliated social media sites & channels. ** **Disclosures: At the time of creating this video, Dr. Andrew Kim M.D. was an independent contractor on the Janssen Speakers Bureau and works as a Principal Investigator on FDA clinical trials for pharmaceutical sponsors. **

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