Xylazine and Fentanyl: The Dangers of ‘Tranq’ in Street Drugs
The rise of xylazine is fueling a drug crisis in the United States. Mixing xylazine with fentanyl creates a dangerous combination, known as “Tranq” or
February 28, 2025
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Health Risks of Injecting Heroin Regularly
Injecting heroin causes both short and long-term damage to the body. Heroin is an illicit drug processed from a substance found in certain poppy plants’
February 19, 2025
How to Talk to Your Family About Starting Medication-Assisted Treatment
Starting medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a brave and significant step in the journey to overcome opioid use disorder. While MAT is a type of treatment,
January 29, 2025
How to Maintain Healthy Habits in Addiction Recovery
Developing healthy routines in recovery is the key to a balanced lifestyle. Your journey to addiction recovery teaches you many new things. As you begin
December 20, 2024
Impact of Parental Addiction on Child Development
A parent’s substance misuse can change the course of their child’s life. An estimated 21.6 million children live with a parent misusing any substance in
December 16, 2024
Understanding How Opioids Affect the Brain
It is no secret that the opioid epidemic is having a major impact across the country. More than 75 percent of the nearly 107,000 drug
April 9, 2024
How to Support Stigma Reduction in Opioid Addiction and Treatment
Addiction is a disease that can affect anyone, and in the United States, 1 in 7 people are living with a substance use disorder. There
March 21, 2024
Oxycodone Addiction Signs, Symptoms, and Side Effects
Managing pain is a difficult task for physicians and patients alike. When someone is experiencing acute or chronic pain, the goal is to reduce it
March 13, 2024
The Power of Person First Language in Addiction Treatment
Language is a powerful tool in shaping our attitudes and beliefs. Even simple terms can have a significant impact on the way we see ourselves
February 23, 2024
Embracing Harm Reduction in Opioid Addiction Treatment
When it comes to addiction treatment, it is important to meet people where they are on their journey. Although a person may need help, they
January 10, 2024
How to Recognize and Honor National Opioid Awareness Day
September 21 is National Opioid Awareness Day, an important time for people recovering from opioid addiction and their loved ones. This day is a reminder
September 20, 2023
International Overdose Awareness Day: When and How to Participate
When is International Overdose Awareness Day? August 31 marks the annual observance of International Overdose Awareness Day—a day dedicated to remembering the lives lost to
August 31, 2023