ORTC Articles

Treatment Information

Additional information regarding Methadone and other opiate addiction treatment can be obtained from the Journal of American Medical Association and The Addiction Treatment Forum. Journal of American Medical Association The Addiction Treatment Forum

Accreditation

ORTC treatment centers are accredited by The Joint Commission. Any information regarding accreditation of organizations may be obtained online on the Joint Commission website. Joint Commission

Emergency Information

Medical Emergency If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or report to the nearest emergency room. Non-Medical Emergency If you are experiencing a non-medical emergency and need to reach the staff member on call. Click HERE for contact and location information Natural Disaster and Bad Weather In the event of a natural disaster […]

Communicable Diseases

If you or anyone you know suffers or suspect you suffer from any communicable disease, please seek medical attention as soon as possible. Information regarding the types of communicable diseases/ signs and symptoms can be found on the Center for Disease Control website. Center for Disease Control

Prescription Pain Relievers

Over 4 million Americans are currently using prescription pain relievers (Opiates) non-medically. The abuse of pain relievers has increased at a much more rapid rate when compared to other drugs of misuse. Opiate drugs are highly addictive and are used illicitly (Illegally) to achieve a state of euphoria or “high”. Common prescription pain relievers (opiates): […]

Heroin Addiction

What is Heroin? • Heroin is a morphine derivative that was first synthesized in 1874; it was first widely used in medicine in the early part of the 21st century until the addictive potential was recognized. • Heroin has many street names including: smack, horse, H, junk or scag. It is the most commonly abused […]

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