Risks of Counterfeit Opioids
The Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA, and other U.S. law enforcement agencies face a growing challenge in preventing street opioids, or counterfeit opioids, from pouring into
October 20, 2020
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We want to keep you informed with knowledge that can change your life, which is why we have created our blog to provide you with:
- New developments in addiction, treatment and recovery
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3 Common Fears in Opioid Addiction Recovery and How to Overcome Them
Recovery is a brave choice. Yet many people encounter a powerful emotion that can sabotage their sobriety — fear. There’s nothing easy about changing the status
October 5, 2020
Healthy Habits for Opioid Addiction Recovery
Recovery from addiction is a holistic journey. As your mind and body break away from opioid addiction, why not commit to living a healthier lifestyle?
September 28, 2020
Methadone’s Impact on Weight and Your Metabolism
Opioid addiction and recovery can cause changes to your body and mind. Some patients who take methadone in medication-assisted treatment, or MAT, experience weight gain.
September 21, 2020
How Opioid Addiction Impacts the Economy
Most people are aware of opioid addiction’s impact on a personal level. However, the cost of opioid addiction goes beyond those grappling with the disease.
September 16, 2020
Uprooting Addiction Stemming From the Family Tree
Contributor: Theresa Styffe, Counselor at Health Care Resource Centers Woburn, MA As many of us know, the term “War on Drugs” has been circulating in
September 10, 2020
How to Sleep Better in Recovery
Insomnia is one of the top concerns for people in withdrawal or addiction recovery, and it can lead to anxiety, depression and an increased chance
September 1, 2020
12 Risk Factors for Opioid Addiction
It’s more important than ever to understand the potential dangers of opioid use. Why? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United
August 14, 2020
Is Individual Counseling Important in Overcoming Opioid Addiction?
If you struggle with opioid addiction, the importance of individual substance abuse counseling cannot be overstated. While medication-assisted treatment (MAT) has proven to be one of the
August 7, 2020
Opioid Addiction Treatment in Jail
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, opioid misuse greatly impacts the criminal justice system. A person’s odds of incarceration rise sharply when
July 21, 2020
Benefits of Telehealth in Addiction Treatment
Contributor: Kate Webby, Treatment Center Director at Health Care Resource Centers Addiction recovery is a long-term process that requires outside support and resources. As the
July 16, 2020
The Psychological Addiction Cycle
Addiction is a complex disease with both physical and psychological characteristics. The physical symptoms of withdrawal make it difficult to quit, but that’s not the whole
July 13, 2020