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Odds are, you didn’t set out to become addicted to opioids, but it happens. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, in 2017, there were an estimated 1.7 million people with opioid related substance abuse problems, with 47,000 deaths resulting from opioid overdose. So, while recovery from addiction may feel like a long, lonely path to travel, you are far from alone...
The Danger of Mixing Benzos With Methadone
Methadone and all the different types of benzodiazepines are medications prescribed by doctors for legitimate reasons, yet they can be dangerous, both individually and especially if taken simultaneously. Methadone is…
Establishing a Routine in Recovery
Life after residential drug and alcohol rehab is a challenge your treatment has equipped you to handle. Even so, you may not be sure how to best approach independent living…
Opioid Withdrawal While Pregnant
If you find yourself pregnant, you’ll need to consider what’s best for the baby, but your situation may be more complicated if you’ve been using opioids since before conception. Opioid…
Relapse Prevention Plan for a Loved One in Recovery
Having a loved one in recovery can provide an immense sense of relief and hope that they can succeed in treating their substance use disorder and will be able to…
Recovering from Multiple Addictions
Before addiction science became as advanced as it is today, many people assumed that addiction was fueled by a personality disorder rather than neurochemical activity in the brain. People struggling…
Five Benefits of Emotional Support Animals for People in Addiction Recovery
It’s no secret that pets make the world go ’round — they’re our most loyal companions and most excitable friends. But these heart-happy benefits go one step further. Did you…
New Year, New You: Five Ways to Celebrate Your Sobriety in 2020
The New Year is the perfect time to celebrate new beginnings and past victories, both big and small. No matter how far you are into your addiction recovery journey, your…
Methadone vs. Suboxone®: What’s the Difference?
When you or someone you care about is struggling with opioid abuse and addiction, finding the right form of treatment is vital to a successful recovery. Of all the…
Well-Known Recovery Bloggers or Podcasts to Encourage Your Recovery Journey
Recovering from addiction can be very lonely. As you confront this terrible disease that has wreaked havoc on your life, it may feel like you’re alone and no one truly…
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