What to Do if You’re Unsure About Starting Recovery
For many people, the hardest part of addiction recovery is that very first step. You know you have a problem and that your substance use has gotten out of control, but the idea of getting sober stirs up a lot of unsettling emotions. You may be confused, stressed, scared and full of uncertainty. Yet, it’s […]
New Year’s Resolutions and Addiction Recovery
At the dawning of a new year, you might be one of the millions of people with an annual tradition of making resolutions. However, with opioid addiction and new year goals, you should consider recovery as a primary aim for the 12 months ahead. By getting support from your friends and family and mental and […]
3 Common Fears in Opioid Addiction Recovery and How to Overcome Them
Recovery is a brave choice. Yet many people encounter a powerful emotion that can sabotage their sobriety — fear. There’s nothing easy about changing the status quo, asking for help and getting clean. Overcoming opioid addiction begins with confronting your recovery fears. Dealing with fear will allow you to move forward and fully embrace your future. […]
Healthy Habits for Opioid Addiction Recovery
Recovery from addiction is a holistic journey. As your mind and body break away from opioid addiction, why not commit to living a healthier lifestyle? These additional measures give you less time to think about substance use while also enhancing your recovery. In this post, we’ll explore the best healthy habits to incorporate into your life […]
How to Sleep Better in Recovery
Insomnia is one of the top concerns for people in withdrawal or addiction recovery, and it can lead to anxiety, depression and an increased chance of relapse. At Health Care Resource Centers (HCRC), we want to help you reclaim your sleep and peace of mind while maintaining your sobriety. Understanding the link between addiction and […]
Opioid Addiction Treatment in Jail
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, opioid misuse greatly impacts the criminal justice system. A person’s odds of incarceration rise sharply when they begin to use opioids, from an average of 16% to as much as 77%. Between 24% and 36% of people with heroin use disorder enter American correctional facilities every […]
Determining Benchmarks for Addiction Recovery
Addiction recovery is a lifelong journey with many milestones along the way. Determining benchmarks or goals as you come out of opioid addiction is an essential part of recovery. While each person’s situation is unique, these goals will help you keep a positive outlook and encourage you to keep moving forward in your recovery. Here […]
Becoming a New Parent in Treatment
Motherhood is an incredibly awe-inspiring, life-changing experience, while often stressful for women with substance use disorder. Pregnancy rates among women who are actively using opioids show that there is a need for support for both expecting mothers and their developing fetuses to ensure that their safety is protected through treatment. Pregnancy and Addiction It’s been […]
Sticking to Sobriety After Opioid Addiction
After you finish opioid addiction treatment, it takes an ongoing effort to stay on the path to recovery. With the right strategies and support, you can improve your chances of success and know what to do if a relapse happens. Consider these approaches to staying sober after an opioid addiction. Develop a Relapse Prevention Plan […]
How to Prevent Opioid Relapse
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), 40% to 60% of people with addiction experience relapse. This rate resembles the relapse risk for patients with conditions like type 1 diabetes, hypertension and asthma. Relapse does not indicate a moral failure on the patient’s part — it just means that they need an adjustment in treatment. […]
Methadone Maintenance Treatment Pros and Cons
The opioid crisis continues to destroy lives in the United States, and few people receive the treatment they need to overcome addiction. Part of this issue is a lack of public understanding of what forms of treatment are available and effective. Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) is a form of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) that offers people […]
Under-utilization of MAT in opioid addiction treatment
There is an old saying that goes, “use the correct tool for the job”. While that may often refer to automotive repairs or woodworking or some other “hands on” task, the same advice can be applied to most other aspects of life, whether that be computer software, verbal negotiation or the treatment of opioid addiction. […]