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How to Talk to Your Employer About Addiction Treatment

A supportive guide on how to talk to your employer about addiction treatment with confidence and care. Choosing to start addiction treatment is one of

June 2, 2025

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The Effects of Combining Cannabis and Suboxone

Marijuana legalization is happening in many states, but can it assist with opioid addiction? The legalization of both recreational and medicinal marijuana remains a significant

April 21, 2025

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Why MAT Isn’t Just Replacing One Addiction With Another

One of the sharpest controversies in the field of addiction treatment revolves around whether medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is just replacing one addiction with another. Much

April 21, 2025

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What to Do When Someone Refuses Addiction Treatment

Watching as a loved one struggles with opioid addiction is difficult. After all, you know how amazing your loved one is when they aren’t under

March 25, 2025

Does Methadone Help With Pain?

Methadone can help manage moderate to severe pain in some cases, but it’s not the right fit for everyone. You may see it used when

March 18, 2025

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Tips for Co-Parenting in Recovery

Addiction recovery is the perfect time to reestablish parental harmony. Substance use disorder is a disease that affects families including spouses and children within a

February 18, 2025

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How Substance Use Affects Overall Health

Drug use carries many health risks, even if only taken occasionally. Your body can experience a wide range of long-term and short-term health concerns

February 12, 2025

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Best Ways to Communicate About Opioid Misuse

Approaching someone about their drug use can be tricky; you must have a plan. Discussing someone’s drug misuse does not come naturally to most people.

December 11, 2024

Importance of Counseling - Recovering From Addiction

Why Counseling is Critical in Addiction Recovery

Substance use counseling promotes successful, long-lasting recovery. Evidence shows that the most effective approach to treating addiction is a combination of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and

December 10, 2024

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Factors Affecting Methadone Metabolism

Everyone’s body processes methadone at a different rate. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) that involves methadone maintenance helps patients feel relief from opioid withdrawal symptoms. Managing these

December 10, 2024

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The Role of Fentanyl in the Opioid Epidemic

Illicit fentanyl is now the leading cause of opioid-related deaths. Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, continues to make alarming national headlines. Illicit fentanyl continues to

December 5, 2024

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Foods to Avoid During Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Foods to Avoid While Taking Methadone Methadone interactions with common foods are sometimes overlooked. Opioid addiction recovery involves changing many aspects of your life, sometimes

November 7, 2024