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“Oh, no! Now what?” Managing Your Mental Health After Treatment
So, you completed your treatment program, and it’s time to return to real life. How is your mental health? Are you excited?…
The Ultimate Guide To AA Prayers
While each step in the 12-step program is supported by a prayer, the most powerful prayers for the program are often cited…
What Is A Methadone Clinic?
A methadone clinic is a medical and behavioral health facility that provides medication-assisted treatment for those suffering from opioid use disorder. During…
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…
Everything You Need To Know About Suboxone® Side Effects
Opioid drug overdoses continue to take lives all over the nation. In 2020, opioids were responsible for approximately 75% of opioid overdose…
What Is Zubsolv®?
Opioid dependence is difficult to overcome on your own, and for many people, medication-assisted treatment provides a means to ease their journey…
Methadone Side Effects, Usage, Detox & Withdrawal Symptoms
Methadone was first synthesized in the 1930s and was later introduced during World War II as a painkiller. Methadone began to be…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
5 Things to Know about Addiction Recovery for People Considering Treatment
While there are more than five things to know about addiction recovery, we’ll start with some basics. One thing to keep in…
Insurance for Addiction and Mental Health Treatment: Three Companies that Offer Quality Coverage
There’s no question that addiction treatment can be an investment. It’s a comprehensive medical procedure that requires multiple levels of care, depending…
Barriers to Mental Health Care and How to Get Around Them
Millions of Americans face barriers to mental health treatment, whether it’s for themselves or their loved ones. Learn why treatment can be…
Men-Tal Health: Expectations of Masculinity and their Psychological Impact
Learn how hyper-masculinity can be tied to mental health struggles and how you can get help for you or your loved one….