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Finding Friends After Addiction Recovery
Humans are social beings. We instinctively strive to connect with others, and we require support to function optimally. If you…
How Yoga Can Help Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms
Opioid withdrawal symptoms represent a significant hurdle for those in recovery. Fortunately, there are many ways you can overcome withdrawal symptoms and regain…
How to Support Your Loved One During Medication-Assisted Treatment
Opioid addiction can change someone you care about into someone you hardly recognize. Once your loved one decides to seek…
When Did the Opioid Crisis Start?
Opioids such as morphine have been used for centuries in the United States as both a medical treatment for pain…
Opioid Epidemic 2020
As the coronavirus continues to cause a pandemic, the opioid epidemic is also gaining momentum. In 2020, more than 40…
Methadone Clinic Coronavirus Adaptations
By early March 2020, the COVID-19 virus was making its way across the world, and measures had to be taken…
Quarantine Tips While Battling an Opioid Addiction
Fighting opioid addiction is difficult in the best of times. Now, with quarantine, stay-at-home orders and social distancing, battling an…
Tips for Staying Mindful During Addiction
When you have tough times with opioid addiction or another substance use disorder, it helps to practice coping skills and…
Importance of Exercise for Patients in Methadone Maintenance Treatment
Exercise is essential to a healthy lifestyle, and most of us don’t get enough of it. The U.S. Department of…
Switching M.A.T. Medications
Switching MAT Medications During the recovery process, patients and providers may sometimes feel that a change in mediation is necessary….