Suboxone can be an important part of treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), but stopping the medication—especially suddenly—can cause withdrawal symptoms. Suboxone withdrawal may include symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, sweating, muscle aches, restlessness,...
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What Happens at an AA Meeting? What to Expect Your First Time
Walking into an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting for the first time can feel intimidating, especially when you don't know what happens at an AA meeting or what will be expected of you. The good news is that you don't need to know exactly what to say or do before...
Relapse Prevention Strategies After Rehab
Addiction recovery doesn’t end once rehab is over. If we’re honest, post-rehab is when the really hard work begins. Once your rehab program ends, you’re outside of that controlled environment and no longer surrounded by people who either have the shared goal of...
How Long Does Addiction Treatment Take?
The most common duration for drug rehab programs are 30, 60, or 90 days long. It’s also not unheard of to find longer-term programs that are up to six months. Finding the right program length for you will vary on factors like the type of drug, severity of the...
The “Dopamine Reset”: Rebuilding Your Brain’s Reward System After Addiction
It feels good to feel good, but as the saying goes, it’s possible to have too much of a good thing. This is certainly the case with dopamine, the naturally occurring “feel good” chemical that’s largely the reason why drugs are addictive. The cornerstone of overcoming...
AA Meetings Near Me: How to Find One Today
Finding support quickly can make all the difference when you’re ready to take a step toward recovery. If you’re searching for AA meetings near you today, you’re not alone—and the good news is that there are more options available than ever before. Whether you’re...
Dual Diagnosis and the Modern Workforce: Balancing Career and Mental Health Treatment
For the high-achieving professional, the "work hard, play hard" mentality can often mask a burgeoning struggle. Beneath the surface of successful quarterly reviews and impeccable LinkedIn profiles, many individuals are navigating the complex intersection of substance...
What is CHS?
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a condition characterized by frequent and intense nausea and vomiting. It’s not common, but when it happens, it can lead to serious complications if left untreated. CHS is linked to long-term, frequent cannabis use—often daily...
Harmful Myths about MAT
Addiction, like any other type of chronic disease, can benefit from the use of pharmaceutical drugs. But while most people wouldn’t blink twice at a prescription for diabetes, cancer, or arthritis, there are a number of persuasive misconceptions about using drugs as a...
GLP-1 and Addiction Recovery: Can “Weight Loss Drugs” Help You Stay Sober?
If your addiction treatment or aftercare plan includes a recommendation for GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic -- no, it’s not a mistake. Turns out that these semaglutide-based medications, technically intended for managing diabetes but turned into a household name for their...