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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...
Safer Opioid Prescribing
Since the dawn of the devastating opioid epidemic that ripped through the United States at the tail end of the 90s, there have been many changes made to prescribing guidelines…
Common Addiction Relapse Triggers in Recovery
You hear it many times in treatment and from people who are successfully living sober: addiction recovery is a process. Even after you’ve completed a treatment program and have maintained…
Handling Withdrawal Symptoms Before Treatment
Before someone can begin outpatient medication-assisted treatment with Suboxone® or buprenorphine and naloxone, medical providers will require the patient to cease their substance use at least 24 hours before their…
How to Avoid Enabling Your Addicted Loved One During Social Isolation
While social isolation helps stop the spread of COVID-19, it can cause feelings of loneliness and isolation. This can negatively impact those struggling with drug addictions or undergoing treatment and can…
Avoiding Relapse Triggers During Social Isolation
Due to the widespread social distancing and stay at home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, many are experiencing a myriad of emotions. For those currently battling drug addiction or undergoing…
Anxiety Management During Treatment
There are many patients in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs that are dealing with a dual-diagnosis of addiction along with mental illness. While anxiety seems to be a part of daily…
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