In: Addiction
Why Opioid Addiction Is So Powerful
From prescription painkillers that are prescribed after injury or surgery, to fentanyl and heroin that are used recreationally, they all have...
Why Stigma About Addiction Is Harmful
At some point in our lives, people have witnessed stigma about addiction. On television, in the movies, in the media, on...
Breaking the Familial Cycle of Substance Abuse
Substance abuse is a healthcare crisis in the United States. So many factors contribute to different people developing substance use disorder,...
Men and Recovery
June is Men’s Health Month. Why is it important to shed a spotlight on men’s health? On average, men die almost...
Pride Month: Finding Community and Support
June is Pride month. It’s an annual celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community. We celebrate our survival and our right to live...
New Support for Opioid Agonists
The opioid crisis has been making headlines in recent years. It’s an especially tangled web for many people, as opioids help...
Substance Use Disorder and Depression
People who experience addiction may also have other mental health conditions. Like addiction, a mental health condition is not anyone’s fault....
New Support for Opioid Agonists
The opioid crisis has been making headlines in recent years. It’s an especially tangled web for many people, as opioids help...
Why Do I Keep Relapsing?
It’s a frustrating cycle. You commit to change. You go through withdrawal and start the recovery process. Then something happens. It...
The Benefits of Employment in Recovery
Supporting employees in recovery from a substance use disorder can have substantial benefits in the long term — both for you...