Best Ways to Communicate About Opioid Misuse
Approaching someone about their drug use can be tricky; you must have a plan. Discussing someone’s drug misuse does not come naturally to most people.
December 11, 2024
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- New developments in addiction, treatment and recovery
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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
Factors Affecting Methadone Metabolism
Everyone’s body processes methadone at a different rate. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) that involves methadone maintenance helps patients feel relief from opioid withdrawal symptoms. Managing these
December 10, 2024
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
December 5, 2024
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
November 7, 2024
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
November 6, 2024
Medications You Cannot Take with Suboxone
Buprenorphine Drug interactions can accidentally happen; here is how to prevent them. Suboxone, also known as buprenorphine, is an FDA-approved prescription medication for opioid addiction
November 5, 2024
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
November 4, 2024
Top Recovery Money Management Tips
Addiction undoubtedly takes a toll on the body, but other aspects of life also suffer especially the bank account. Chronic, prolonged substance misuse is expensive!
July 27, 2023
Quick Health Tips for a Happier Recovery Journey
The journey toward addiction recovery takes worthwhile dedication and hard work, and juggling physical and mental well-being can become challenging. With each passing day, patients
June 27, 2023
Can Mobile Apps Help with Recovery?
Technology reigns supreme these days, and phone apps can do everything from bill payment to front-door food delivery with a couple of screen taps. There
May 12, 2023
Developing Healthy Coping Mechanisms
Those who develop substance use disorder have often dealt with traumas they weren’t equipped to handle at the time. Many use drugs and alcohol to
April 14, 2023