Addiction Recovery

Keeping Hope Alive

Summary Reduced stimulant use, alongside abstinence, is a significant marker of progress in treating stimulant use disorders. This emphasizes the importance of acknowledging multiple pathways to recovery and adopting a more inclusive approach to treatment. […]

Importance of Friends During Addiction Recovery

Staying Sober Socially

Summary This article offers practical advice for navigating social situations while recovering from opioid addiction. It emphasizes planning, communication, and self-care as key strategies for maintaining sobriety. The article also provides actionable steps to handle […]

Addiction Recovery

Teen Addiction Treatment: Scarce & Expensive

Summary This article explores the challenges of residential addiction treatment for adolescents, highlighting the scarcity of programs, high costs, and long waitlists. It also discusses the importance of family involvement in treatment and the need […]

Family Support During Addiction recovery

Your Lifeline: Building Your Emergency Contact List

Summary This article provides a practical guide for recovering addicts on creating an emergency contact list, emphasizing its importance in relapse prevention and offering actionable steps for building a robust support system. It highlights key […]

Opioid Addiction Recovery

Top 10 Addiction Recovery Tips

Summary This article offers a comprehensive guide to opioid addiction recovery, summarizing key steps and insights from leading research in 2024. It emphasizes the importance of medication-assisted treatment, behavioral therapy, and strong support systems. The […]

Addiction Recovery

Thriving Post-Rehab: 10 Actionable Steps

Summary This article provides ten actionable steps for individuals navigating early recovery after rehab, focusing on returning to work, building a support system, and maintaining overall well-being. It emphasizes the importance of self-care, stress management, […]

Opioid Addiction Recovery

Semaglutide and Suicidal Ideation

Summary Research suggests semaglutide may be associated with a lower risk of suicidal thoughts compared to other obesity or diabetes medications. However, some studies have reported a potential link between semaglutide and suicidal ideation, particularly […]

Family Support During Addiction recovery

Recovery Roadmap: A Guide

Summary This article provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to navigating addiction recovery. It emphasizes the importance of support systems, healthy coping mechanisms, and ongoing self-care. The guide also offers advice on relapse prevention and maintaining […]

Opioid Addiction Recovery

Ozempic: A New Hope

Summary New research suggests that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, typically used for diabetes and weight loss, may significantly reduce opioid overdoses and alcohol intoxication. Studies show a 40% lower chance of opioid overdose and a […]