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Exercising on Suboxone: What You Need to Know

Can you exercise while taking Suboxone? Learn how buprenorphine affects energy, performance, and recovery—plus tips for safe workouts during MAT.

Grata Editorial TeamApril 1, 202612 min read

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Treatment

Opioid Treatment for Adults Over 50: Unique Considerations

Medication-assisted treatment works for older adults. Learn about age-specific considerations, Medicare coverage, and why telehealth makes getting help easier at any age.

Grata Editorial TeamApril 1, 202612 min read

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Treatment

Individual Counseling in MAT: What Therapy Looks Like

Discover what individual counseling sessions look like as part of medication-assisted treatment. Learn about therapeutic approaches, session frequency, and finding the right therapist.

Grata Editorial TeamMarch 31, 202610 min read

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Medications

Breastfeeding on Suboxone: What the Research Says

Evidence-based guidance on breastfeeding while taking Suboxone (buprenorphine). Learn what the AAP recommends, how much transfers to breast milk, and monitoring guidelines.

Grata Editorial TeamMarch 31, 202611 min read

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Policy & Advocacy

Criminal Justice Reform and Addiction Treatment Access

How drug courts, diversion programs, and MAT access in jails are transforming addiction treatment in the criminal justice system across Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

Grata Editorial TeamMarch 30, 202610 min read

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Recovery

Better Sleep in Recovery: A Complete Sleep Hygiene Guide

Struggling with sleep in opioid recovery? This evidence-based guide covers sleep hygiene strategies tailored for MAT patients, from timing routines to managing anxiety.

Grata Editorial TeamMarch 30, 202610 min read

Telehealth

Telehealth Laws in Virginia, Ohio & Pennsylvania for MAT

Compare telehealth regulations for medication-assisted treatment in VA, OH, and PA. Learn prescribing rules, licensing requirements, and Medicaid coverage policies.

Grata Editorial TeamMarch 29, 202611 min read

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Medications

Headaches on Suboxone: Why They Happen and What Helps

Experiencing headaches while taking Suboxone? Learn why buprenorphine can cause headaches, when they typically improve, and safe, effective relief strategies.

Grata Editorial TeamMarch 29, 20269 min read

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Medications

Will Suboxone Show Up on a Drug Test? What to Know

Whether a test detects buprenorphine depends on the specimen, panel, cutoff, timing, and laboratory. Learn what questions to ask about testing and documentation.

Grata Editorial TeamMarch 28, 202610 min read

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Treatment

Addiction Treatment and Child Custody: Your Rights

Learn how addiction treatment may be considered in child-custody matters, what records to discuss with counsel, and why outcomes depend on individual facts.

Grata Editorial TeamMarch 28, 202611 min read