How To Help A Loved One In Recovery Build A Sobriety Network
Overview: A strong support network is a powerful tool for recovery. To build one, people in recovery need to be honest...
2020 Saw More US Opioid Overdose Deaths Than Ever Before
In 2019, the opioid crisis killed 49,860 Americans. That’s a tragic number, but 2019 doesn’t compare to 2020 in terms...
Early and Long-term Opiate Use Decreases with Initial Conservative Care
Overview: Research from multiple sources is demonstrating that “conservative care,” such as chiropractic work, physical therapy, and acupuncture, can reduce...
Why a Strong Will is Not Enough to Fight Addiction
Overview: While wanting to curtail substance use is crucial to recovery, it isn’t the only part of the process. Instead,...
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Gender-Affirming Surgery Reduces Suicidality and Substance Abuse [New Study]
Highlights: Transgender persons, like the LGBTQ community in general, experience higher rates of substance abuse and mental health conditions. Transgender...
Intensive Outpatient Treatment: Your Complete Guide
Most of us are at least passingly familiar with inpatient rehab. Leaving your life for a month or more to...
Life During Recovery: The Importance of a Healthy Environment
Overview: Creating a healthy environment is critical to the substance abuse recovery process. In this context, that means both limiting...
High School Students Who Abuse Opiates are More Likely to Attempt Suicide
Overview Studies have long shown a link between substance abuse and the risk of suicide and attempted suicide during adolescence,...
Why Starting a Relationship in Early Recovery is a Bad Idea
Highlights: New romantic relationships in early recovery are a bad idea for several reasons: They are distractions from the work...
Medicaid Expansion Improves Med Access for Those in Justice System
In this article: Medications to treat OUD are clinically more effective than psychotherapy alone. People in the criminal justice system...
