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Non-Opioid Alternatives to Physical Pain

Recovering from addiction is not a singular moment in time. It is a process that continues long after you achieve sobriety. Like…

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Why is Caffeine Bad in Addiction Recovery?

Recovering from addiction can be tricky to navigate. Obviously, your focus is on avoiding relapse by maintaining your sobriety through improved behaviors…

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Benefits of Disconnecting from Social Media During Addiction Treatment

The technology we use every day has certainly proven to make our lives easier, and even more interesting. It helps us stay…

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The Dangers of Marijuana While Pregnant

Everywhere you turn, you see it. The push to legalize marijuana and the purported benefits of the plant’s derivatives, like CBD oils,…

What Painkillers Do to the Body

How Painkillers Affect the Body

Anyone who has suffered an injury or recovered from a surgery knows how useful painkillers can be in managing the pain. While…

How to Care for Yourself in Recovery

5 Tips for Self-Care During Addiction Recovery

The mind cannot live without the body and the body cannot live without the mind. This simple concept highlights the importance of…

Drinking During Pregnancy

The Dangers of Alcoholism During Pregnancy

Few responsibilities in life match the expectations and responsibilities associated with pregnancy. Think about it: Once you receive the news you are…

Relapse After Long-Term Sobriety

What to Do if Your Loved One Relapses After Long-Term Sobriety

Being there for a loved one who has lived through an addiction and successfully completed recovery is a commendable decision. Achieving sobriety…

Naloxone Use in San Francisco

How Naloxone in San Francisco is Helping to Fight the Opioid Epidemic

With the opioid epidemic plaguing the country today and in recent years, communities are turning to new and innovative treatment approaches in…

Taking Opioids During Pregnancy

How Opioids Affect Your Pregnancy and Unborn Baby

Creating a new life is a thing of beauty. The effort and patience that goes into the process of pregnancy is no…

How Does Meth Affect the Brain?

How Meth Affects the Brain

How would you respond if someone approached you on the street and asked if you’d like to ingest some poison? Would you…

Oxycodone and Anxiety

Can Oxycodone Lead to Anxiety Disorder?

For many people living with opioid addiction, dealing with feelings of excessive depression and anxiety can be a daily struggle. The problem…

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