What to Do When Someone Refuses Addiction Treatment
Watching as a loved one struggles with opioid addiction is difficult. After all, you know how amazing your loved one is when they aren’t under the influence of illicit substances. While it is frustrating to try to figure out what to do when someone refuses addiction treatment, your loved one’s health and well-being are worth […]
Tips for Co-Parenting in Recovery
Addiction recovery is the perfect time to reestablish parental harmony. Substance use disorder is a disease that affects families including spouses and children within a household. Although divorce and separation are difficult, couples understand that their focus must shift to providing stability for their children. While family dynamics in addiction recovery may shift and change, […]
How Substance Use Affects Overall Health
Drug use carries many health risks, even if only taken occasionally. Your body can experience a wide range of long-term and short-term health concerns when exposed to drugs. These effects impact you both directly and indirectly. Every case depends on the substance used, how long and how often the drug was ingested. Still, health […]
Why Counseling is Critical in Addiction Recovery
Substance use counseling promotes successful, long-lasting recovery. Evidence shows that the most effective approach to treating addiction is a combination of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and counseling. Millions of people suffering from substance use disorder have found their way back to a healthy life with this combination. Counseling with addiction treatment is a mainstay to ensure […]
The Role of Fentanyl in the Opioid Epidemic
Illicit fentanyl is now the leading cause of opioid-related deaths. Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, continues to make alarming national headlines. Illicit fentanyl continues to flood American streets, adding to grim overdose statistics. As many news reports state, only a tiny amount of fentanyl can prove fatal. It is important to understand the role of […]
Foods to Avoid During Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Foods to Avoid While Taking Methadone Methadone interactions with common foods are sometimes overlooked. Opioid addiction recovery involves changing many aspects of your life, sometimes including eating habits. If you take methadone as part of a medication-assisted treatment program, pay special attention to what you eat and drink. Certain foods can cause interactions or side […]
Chronic Pain Treatment without Opioids
Prescription painkillers are no longer as accessible as they used to be. For those seeking pain treatment without opioids, alternative therapies are becoming essential. Chronic pain is a widespread issue in the United States. In 2021, an estimated 20.9% of U.S. adults struggled with chronic pain. That means approximately 51.6 million adults may seek out medical […]
How Drug Addiction Affects Relationships
Substance use disorder affects all areas of life, especially relationships. Learn how drug addiction affects all relationships. Addiction makes it difficult to maintain trust, respect and open communication – critical elements in a healthy relationship. When a person has a substance use disorder (SUD), their life can become largely focused on obtaining and using the […]
Living With Opioid Addiction During the Holidays
The holidays can be a stressful time for those with opioid addiction. Everywhere we turn, we’re reminded that it’s supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year.” However, the holidays can also bring challenges like financial strain, family conflict, loneliness, grief and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). If you or a loved one is […]
Does Addiction Change how People Think?
Does Addiction Change how People Think? Advancements in addiction science have uncovered some remarkable new information regarding how substance use disorder (SUD) affects the brain, helping demystify an illness that has, only until recently, been seen as merely a bad habit or moral failing. The research presented that shows various brain scans between those with […]
