Recovery Unplugged Blog
Methadone Side Effects, Usage, Detox & Withdrawal Symptoms
Methadone was first introduced in the 1930s as an effective treatment for pain. However, it wasn’t until 1960 that it was identified…
Suboxone® Vs. Methadone: Here’s What You Need To Know
Opioid addiction has become a difficult challenge to manage around the globe. The accessibility of opioid drugs, both legal and illegal, has…
Can You Take Suboxone® For Pain Relief?
Chronic pain is a struggle for countless Americans today. However, Suboxone® isn’t officially prescribed to treat pain but rather as a solution…
Vivitrol® Shot For Alcohol: What Is It Used For?
Vivitrol® treatment is effective for people with alcohol dependence, reducing heavy drinking or binging days by 25% when given a full dose…
Celebrating Drinking Holidays Sober: Ideas and Tips for Enjoying the Occasion
When you quit drinking, you think your life will be much easier, but sobriety also comes with many challenges. One of those…
Transgender-Affirming Care In The Treatment And Addictions Space
Finding gender-affirming addiction treatment as a transgender or nonbinary person can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. Many medical facilities provide gender-affirming…
Interview with Recovery Unplugged’s Chief Operating Officer Rachel Jackson, LMHC
Hey Rachel! Thanks for joining me. I’m excited to hear more about you and your role at Recovery Unplugged. To start, what’s…
What Is Sublocade®? The Buprenorphine Injection and Suboxone® Shot
What Is Sublocade®? In the field of substance use recovery, particularly opioid use disorder, there are several therapeutic interventions and medication-assisted treatments….
Vivitrol® Side Effects, Timeline & What Happens If You Drink
Vivitrol® treatment is often prescribed by doctors and healthcare providers to assist in the recovery from alcohol dependence and opioid dependence. While…
Mental Health Innovators in the Black Community
The Black community is uniquely impacted by adverse mental health conditions. The origins that lead to poor mental health affect this population…
Celebrate Black History Month With These Inspirational Sober Black Musicians
We hope that sharing these celebrity stories of struggle and triumph will remind you that wealth and fame don’t protect anyone from…
Food is Love
Close your eyes. Think about a time from childhood when you enjoyed your favorite food. Where are you? What do you see?…
A Year in Review: Noteworthy Addiction Events in 2022
Biden’s Marijuana Pardons In October, President Biden issued pardons for individuals incarcerated for simple marijuana possession offenses. The pardons applied to only…
Virtual Mental Health Treatment
Whether you’ve been battling extreme stress, worsening depression or anxiety, or experiencing other mental health struggles, consider our virtual mental health treatment…
Is Addiction Hereditary?
Whether you’re battling addiction yourself or have a loved one impacted by the condition, it’s natural and expected to wonder if addiction…
You Don’t Have To Call Yourself an Alcoholic To Quit Drinking
Drinking alcohol is normalized in today’s culture, and it’s weird if you don’t do it. Regardless of your reason for ditching the…
Your Excuses for Avoiding Treatment Debunked
There’s always a good reason to avoid treatment, isn’t there? Maybe you’ve gone through a few of those excuses already. How’s that…
Why Do Inpatient Treatment?
At Recovery Unplugged, we offer various forms of personalized addiction treatment. Our treatment programs combine evidence-based models with innovative music-focused practices to…
Motivations for Change
Have you ever considered why we make significant changes in our lives? Suppose you’ve had a substance use problem. In that case,…
Why Should You Do Virtual Outpatient Treatment?
At Recovery Unplugged, we offer various forms of personalized addiction treatment. We combine evidence-based treatment models with innovative music-focused practices. Our experienced…
Addiction Intervention: Signs Your Loved One Needs Treatment and Tips for Getting them Help
The need for addiction intervention has gotten increasingly urgent as substance abuse has impacted more and more families and relationships. No matter…