Addiction vs. Dependence: What’s the Difference?The difference between addiction and dependence can be difficult to understand, and these terms are oftentimes used interchangeably. Both…May 18, 20221May 18, 20221
Why marrying Skyler Health therapy with spinal cord stimulator and intrathecal pump placement…Chronic pain patients present a complex set of challenges to providers. Managing medication is often a key component of care, but some…May 11, 2022May 11, 2022
How surgeries are a gateway to opioid dependence and persistent opioid useIt’s estimated that nearly 80 million procedures occur each year in the United States, comprising of roughly 51 million inpatient…May 4, 2022May 4, 2022
Why Skyler Health Calls its Patients “Members”Words are more powerful than we often acknowledge. At Skyler Health we’ve made a conscious choice to refer to “members” instead of…Apr 29, 2022Apr 29, 2022
Skyler Health Lookback: Must-Reads fo Prescribing DoctorWhen it comes to prescribing pain treatments, many factors should be taken into consideration. The tendency to over prescribe…Feb 23, 2022Feb 23, 2022
5 Stages of Addiction Recovery: A Guide for PhysiciansRecognizing and coming to terms with addiction is a process unique to each individual. But the negative impacts of substance use may become…Feb 1, 2022Feb 1, 2022
Forbes: 6 Damaging Myths About Teletherapy That Prevent Patients From Getting HelpDespite the growing popularity of telehealth solutions, many people are still hesitant to try teletherapy. Fears that online mental health…Jan 20, 2022Jan 20, 2022
4 Reasons Preventing Opioid and Benzo Addiction is Better than Treating ItSymptoms that lead providers to prescribe opioids or benzodiazepines, including anxiety, insomnia, and chronic pain, should be weighed…Jan 5, 2022Jan 5, 2022
Why Managing Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms Is Essential to Long-Term Addiction RecoveryManaging addiction is a multi-step process that’s different for each individual. Whether substance use dates back years or began only in…Dec 22, 2021Dec 22, 2021
Dopesick: A perspective on the American opioid crisisOpioid misuse has become one of the leading causes of death in the United States, killing more people over the last year than car accidents…Dec 17, 2021Dec 17, 2021
