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Picking up a loved one from rehab is an exciting time — one that feels full of hope and opportunity and healing. As much joy as this reunion may bring, it also marks yet another challenge on the journey of addiction recovery, leaving the family members and...
Relapsing is a common occurrence in addiction recovery, with rates similar to those of other chronic diseases like diabetes and asthma. While it’s nothing to be ashamed of, relapsing can be dangerous (people overestimate their tolerance after being sober for a period,...
Opioid overdoses, particularly those involving synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, take thousands of lives every year in the U.S. Narcan is a lifesaving medication designed to counteract the effects of opioid overdoses quickly. Having widespread access to Narcan could...
The opioid epidemic spreads across the U.S., claiming tens of thousands of lives yearly. Synthetic opioids, in particular, claim the most lives. In 2021, there were 71,000 synthetic opioid-related overdose deaths, and most of those deaths involved fentanyl. As if...
Going to rehab can be a life-saving choice. Still, it’s not always an easy choice to make when it feels like you're plunging headfirst into the unknown. Knowing what to expect in treatment can offer some peace of mind during this tough transition. Here's what a...
While society’s perception of addiction has come a long way, there are still plenty of misconceptions surrounding it. At the heart of these hurtful--and often harmful--falsehoods is the stigma attached to addiction. This stigma can cause struggling individuals to...
Millions of people around the world use drugs and alcohol to various degrees. Some take them occasionally, while others are wholly consumed by their use. If you've been abusing chemical substances, you may be at the point where you are asking yourself whether you are...
In 2020, 14.9% (or 41.1 million people) needed substance abuse treatment. Of those, only 1.4% received any substance use treatment. Among those individuals, 19% cited having no health care coverage and being unable to afford the cost of treatment as major barriers to...
If you feel like you’ve started sweating all of the dang time since starting Suboxone therapy, you’re not imagining it (and you’re not alone). Excessive perspiration is a common side effect of this medication. Is it a life-threatening symptom? No. Uncomfortable,...
The body is an impressive machine, but as amazing as it is, it’s not 100% efficient. Did you know that we sometimes only absorb 10% of the nutrients in the food we eat? The same can be said for other things we put in our bodies, such as vitamins or...