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Can Suboxone Get You High?
One of the most common questions people ask when considering medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder is: “Can Suboxone get you…
Signs of Alprazolam Addiction and How to Get Help
Alprazolam (commonly known as Xanax®) is a benzodiazepine (benzo) commonly used to treat different types of anxiety and, in certain cases, alcohol…
Help for Meth Addiction: Knowing the Signs and How to Get Treatment
Knowing the signs of meth addiction and how to help yourself or your loved one very quickly becomes a matter of life…
Benefits of Journaling in Addiction Recovery
Keeping a journal in addiction recovery has many benefits for you and your team of care providers and support staff. It allows…
PTSD and Addiction: What’s the Connection?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and addiction are closely linked. PTSD is an anxiety disorder that affects people who have been through acute…
Sexual Health and Addiction: What You Need to Know
Sexual health and addiction are closely linked. The elevated health risks and behaviors of substance use disorder (SUD) often directly coincide with…
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Artists in Recovery during Pride Month 2021
As Pride Month 2021 rolls on, Recovery Unplugged continues the celebration by highlighting some of the most innovative and inspirational LGBTQ+ artists…
Why is the LGBTQ+ Population at Higher Risk of Addiction?
The LGBTQ+ community is at consistently higher risk for alcohol and drug addiction than the heterosexual population, but only a fraction of…
How Drug Courts Save Lives in Recovery
One of the greatest privileges I have had in my career was to lead the clinical team of two local drug courts…
Food for Thought: How Diet Influences Mental Health and Recovery
There’s a clearly defined relationship between proper diet and mental health, and it translates directly to addiction recovery. We often think about…
Holistic Addiction Treatment: What Is It and How Does It Help in Recovery?
Let’s start with some vocabulary! What exactly does “holistic addiction treatment and recovery” mean? Simply put, holistic care means treating the whole…
Benefits of Addiction Recovery: Why It’s Worth It to Keep Trying
Although it can be hard to see past the hard work and necessary change, the benefits of addiction recovery far outweigh the…
A Mother’s Day Message to All Moms Struggling with Addiction
As millions of American families observe Mother’s Day, there will be hugs, kisses, and celebrations. It’s important to realize, however, that mothers…
More than A Meme: A Look at “Wine Mom” Culture
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, but if you’re like many selected by the social media algorithm gods, your feed may…
How to Not Be an Enabler of Addiction
When you’re watching your loved one or friend hurting, you will do anything you can to help them or try to make…
Recovery Meetings: What to Expect and How to Get the Most Out of Them
Support groups and meetings are pillars of the recovery process, but it can be hard, at least at first, to know what…
Alcohol and Job Loss: Getting Help before Getting Fired
Alcoholism and job loss are a reality for many people who struggle with keeping their drinking in check. The Substance Abuse and…
Dangers of Mixing Drugs and Alcohol: A Guide for At-Risk Users and Families
Whether you’re going through substance use disorder yourself or you have watched a friend or family member struggle with addiction, you probably…
Medications for Alcohol Withdrawal: What You Need to Know
Alcohol withdrawal comes with a host of physical and psychological symptoms. These range from mild to moderate to severe to potentially life-threatening,…
Drugs, Alcohol, and Libido: How Do Drugs And Alcohol Affect Your Sex Life?
We’ve all heard the phrase “sex, drugs, and rock and roll,” and frankly, it’s incredibly misleading, given what drug addiction does to…
Medical Detox for Alcohol: Do I Need It and How Long Does It Take?
Medical detox for alcohol abuse and addiction allows you or your loved one to safely and comfortably overcome the worst of your…