San Clemente, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/25/2016 --Sovereign Health has released a new article focused on the ongoing debate about Probuphine, a subdermal implant for the treatment of opioid addiction. As noted in the piece, "Political debate leaves opioid implant hanging in the balance," Braeburn Pharmaceuticals – the creator of Probuphine – announced that it's still moving forward and investing $20 million to plant a research and development manufacturing site in Durham, North Carolina. This follows a recent volley of developments regarding opioid treatment. To read the full story, click HERE.
"This editorial series takes a look at the current state of opioid addiction treatment in the U.S. and the continued debate surrounding the implant," said Rachael Mattice, managing editor for the Sovereign Health Group. "The FDA reportedly put off giving its ruling on the twice-proposed implant, until 90 days after its original action date. Sovereign Health Group will follow this story as it unfolds so we can continue to report on the latest behavioral health news for our readers."
This article is the third of a three-part series on the opioid implant. The first article, "Inside the opioid addiction implant," takes an in-depth look at the use of the implant to treat opioid dependency. The second piece, "FDA delays decision on Probuphine opioid implant," focuses on the FDA's role in the discussion.
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Sovereign Health Group's mission has been to provide a broad spectrum of high-quality behavioral health treatment services. Sovereign Health's treatment programs specialize in addressing underlying mental health conditions by utilizing innovative and cutting edge cognitive testing, rehabilitation and evidence-based treatment modalities. One factor that differentiates Sovereign from other treatment providers has been the company's ability to offer separate mental health and addiction or dual diagnosis treatment programs at its nine facilities in Arizona, California, Florida, Utah, and Texas. Sovereign's growth will continue in the coming year with additional facilities to be opened in California and Texas. The company's national footprint will also expand with the opening of facilities in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Illinois. Sovereign Health Group offers high quality and comprehensive treatment programs for adults and adolescents, including support services for family members as well.
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