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Take-Home Methadone Practices
Methadone has a proven history as a leading treatment in the fight against opioid addiction. When used as part of…
Addiction Does Not Define You
Addiction Does Not Define You Those who have been in substance use disorder treatment or recovery have had to deal…
How to Handle Toxic Family Members in Recovery
Handling Toxic Family Members in Recovery The road to recovery begins in treatment and lasts a lifetime. There will always…
Substance Use and Mental Illness in the United States
Millions of people in the United States struggle with behavioral health issues. This category includes substance use disorders (SUD) and…
How to Use Opioids Safely
Opioid medications have the potential for great good. Prescription painkillers like oxycodone and morphine help patients manage post-surgical pain or…
Opioid Overdose Deaths Hit New Highs in 2020
With each passing year since 2000, deaths caused by opioid overdose have continued to rise in the United States. In 2010,…
Things to Do in the Morning During Opioid Addiction Recovery
Opioid addiction is a chronic disease, not a weakness. Taking that courageous first step towards recovery is a monumental achievement,…
How Substance Abuse Affects Children
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), nearly 9 million children live in homes where at least one…
5 Ways Opioids Impact Relationships With Loved Ones
Addiction is a careless disease that can take control and destroy everything you hold dear — especially friendships, family ties…
Proper Ways for Methadone Dispensing
If you want to sustain your recovery from opioid addiction and live a healthier and more meaningful life, medication-assisted treatment…