How Substance Use Affects Overall Healthย
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
February 12, 2025
Substance Use Disorders
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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
December 10, 2024
The Role of Fentanyl in the Opioid Epidemic
Illicit fentanyl is now the leading cause of opioid-related deaths.ย Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, continues to make alarming national headlines. Illicit fentanyl continues to
December 5, 2024
Foods to Avoid During Opioid Use Disorder Treatmentย
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
November 7, 2024
Chronic Pain Treatment without Opioidsย
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
November 6, 2024
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
November 1, 2022
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,
September 9, 2022
Everything You Need to Know About Suboxoneยฎ Treatment
Opioid use disorder is an ever-growing issue, the effects of which are widespread. Virtually no community or demographic has been spared of the consequences of
July 28, 2022
Chronic Stress and Opioid Addiction
Stress is more than a feeling โ it can have significant effects on your overall wellness. For some people, stress can also be chronic. People
July 15, 2022
5 Healthy Coping Skills for Addiction
Addiction recovery is an ongoing process. Many people living with addiction struggle to stay sober. Opioid addiction, in particular, has an exceptionally high relapse rate.
June 22, 2022
Preparing for Outpatient Opioid Addiction Treatment
Individuals struggling with opioid use disorder, or opioid addiction, can find help and hope through an individualized outpatient treatment plan. Opioid addiction treatment preparation can
May 12, 2022
Do “Addictive Personalities” Exist?
The short answer is no. The concept of an addictive personality has no medical or scientific basis and is more of a colloquial expression people
April 16, 2022