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Being there for a loved one who has lived through an addiction and successfully completed recovery is a commendable decision. Achieving sobriety can be as emotionally difficult as it is physically taxing and mentally draining – so supporting someone as they overcome their substance use disorder is no small task. But, just as someone diagnosed […]

With the opioid epidemic plaguing the country today and in recent years, communities are turning to new and innovative treatment approaches in order to combat the growing fatality rate associated with opioid addiction and overdoses. From expanding community-based treatment programs to training larger numbers of first-responders, many states are working overtime to address the growing […]

Creating a new life is a thing of beauty. The effort and patience that goes into the process of pregnancy is no small feat, and for good reason. Bringing a life into this world is a miraculous occasion and the start of an amazing journey. Starting the process with a healthy mind, body and spirit […]

How would you respond if someone approached you on the street and asked if you’d like to ingest some poison? Would you run in the other direction? Would you scream for help? Perhaps you would physically restrain the person for attempting to endanger your life. Whichever response you’d choose, it is highly unlikely that you’d […]

For many people living with opioid addiction, dealing with feelings of excessive depression and anxiety can be a daily struggle. The problem with co-occurring disorders – like an opioid addiction occurring alongside an anxiety disorder – is trying to figure which disease originated first and which disorder is impacting you more severely. In all honesty, […]

Watching a child succumb to the pressures of addiction can feel like a nightmare that you cannot wake up from. That sensation of helplessness and impending doom growing larger and larger by the moment, and all you can do is watch on as this tragic end continues to barrel toward your loved one. It is […]

For anyone who has conquered the disease of addiction, achieving that accomplishment is no small feat. It requires a person to look deep within themselves in order to confront their demons and summon the courage to face them head on. The path to recovery is similar to climbing a mountain: the journey is long and, […]

For many people struggling with an addiction, turning to tried and true methods of recovery often seems to make the most sense. After all, relying on the recommendations and knowledge of those who have already achieved sobriety is commonplace when venturing into new and unfamiliar territory. But following the same strategy as everyone else is […]

For over a decade now, the opioid epidemic has plagued a majority of the United States – effecting ever-increasing numbers of people with varying degrees of addiction all over the country. While the rise in opioid use disorders has been attributed to a number of factors, from lackadaisical prescribing practices by physicians to poor oversight […]

Overcoming your addiction is similar to running a marathon: the journey can be long and difficult, but in the end, it will leave you feeling physically and emotionally empowered. Also like a marathon, overcoming your addiction is no quick accomplishment. It requires planning, preparation and a commitment to the entire process, no matter how hard […]

Dealing with an opioid use disorder is an act of attrition. There are no shortcuts or simple solutions to overcoming an opioid addiction that has overtaken your physical being and wreaked havoc on your life. While the motivations for addressing this disease may differ from person to person, the desire to defeat your addiction and […]

When you are dealing with a diagnosed disease, it is important to remember that everyone’s body will process the experience and subsequent treatment interventions differently. For an individual diagnosed with cancer and needing to receive medical treatment to address their illness, the timetable for recovery can vary widely depending on the health of the individual, […]