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Mar 20, 2025
If you’re thinking about getting help for addiction, you may have one big worry holding you back: withdrawal (often referred to as detox or “detoxing”)…
Mar 17, 2025
Observing National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW) is an annual event dedicated to educating young people about substance use and addiction. Hosted by the National…
Mar 13, 2025
Addiction in Marginalized Communities: Removing the Stigma
Addiction does not discriminate—but access to treatment can. For individuals in marginalized communities, stigma often becomes an additional, deeply ingrained barrier to recovery. Fear of…
Mar 10, 2025
What Is Withdrawal Management?
For many people seeking recovery, detox is the first step—but it’s also the one that often feels the most intimidating. The thought of going through…
Mar 6, 2025
Understanding MAT Myths vs Facts
When you recommend medication for addiction treatment (MAT) to a patient, how often do you hear, “Isn’t that just replacing one addiction with another?” or…
Mar 3, 2025
Addiction Neuroscience 101: The Latest Research
Imagine if addiction treatment could be as targeted and personalized as cancer care. What if we could predict who is most at risk based on…
Feb 20, 2025
Thriving in Sobriety: 7 Tips to Cure Boredom in Recovery
Boredom can be a scary concept for anyone, but it’s even scarier for those in recovery. They may worry that without drugs or alcohol to…
Feb 19, 2025
Breaking Generational Addiction Family Patterns
Generational addiction is a pattern where substance use or addictive behaviors seem to pass from one family member to the next. While it may feel…
Feb 17, 2025
The Benefits and Limitations of 12-Step Programs for Addicti…
The 12-Step programis one of the most widely recognized and utilized methods for addressing addiction. Initially developed by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)in 1938 to help individuals…
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