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Benefits of Staying Connected to Your Alumni Community in Recovery
Alumni communities are integral parts of long-term recovery. When you’re in treatment, you experience some of the most intense emotions and breakthroughs…
Recognizing Signs of Drug-Seeking Behavior
Loved ones, friends, and colleagues of drug users are uniquely empowered to recognize signs of drug-seeking behavior and intervene. In many respects,…
Finding a Drug Court Program in Florida
For decades, Florida drug court programs have served as valuable resources for adult and juvenile non-violent drug offenders and their families. They…
Trauma and Addiction Recovery: Parallel Process of Healing
It makes intuitive sense that survivors of trauma are more at risk for addiction. Treatment, theory, and research support the ways traumatic…
Cocaine Overdose: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Though often regarded as a party drug, cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant that was responsible for almost 25,500 reported deaths in…
What to Do After A Relapse
If you or your loved one are in recovery, you already know that the possibility of addiction relapse is always there, to…
Voting and Addiction Recovery: What’s the Connection between Politics and Addiction?
Think politics and addiction aren’t linked? Think again. At a time when the political climate is more divided than ever, it can…
Tips for A Fun, Happy and Sober Halloween
It can be easy to think of Halloween as a “kid’s holiday”. For many adults, however, it’s also a glaring reminder that…
Benefits of Sober Living in Addiction Recovery
Sober living can provide a bridge to independence, peace of mind, and balanced mental health in addiction recovery. The reality of alcohol…
Creating a Relapse Prevention Plan Examples and Template
While approaches may evolve with new research and methodologies, relapse prevention plans are currently considered a cornerstone of long-term success after addiction…
Suboxone, Vivitrol and Methadone: What’s the Difference?
If you or someone you care about is struggling with opioid addiction, you may be considering medication-assisted treatment (MAT) as a means…
A Look at Addiction and Drug Use in Native American and Indigenous Communities
Key Points: The socioeconomic realities of reservation life for Native Americans are associated with higher rates of substance abuse. Substance abuse is…
Music in Addiction Treatment: Physiology, Applications and Overall Health Benefits
At Recovery Unplugged, we always say, “Music is medicine,” and now we’re getting into the “nitty-gritty” of what that means. Check out…
My Loved One’s Addiction Intervention Didn’t Work…Now What?
It’s an unfortunate and scary thing to consider, but not all addiction interventions have happy endings. There are times when even the…
Narcan 101: Before, During and After an Opioid Overdose
Narcan® (the brand-name version of the drug naloxone) has proven to be a lifesaving medication in near-fatal opioid overdoses. As opioid fatalities…
Telehealth and Addiction Treatment: What You Need to Know
Telehealth and addiction treatment have become more closely linked during the COVID-19 pandemic. When pervasive public safety concerns have upended how people…
Recognizing the Signs of Drug Overdose: Symptoms and Ways to Help
August 31st marks 2020 International Overdose Awareness Day, and there is no more urgent time for overdose awareness than when it’s staring…
MAT and Wellness: What Drugs Are Used in Medication-Assisted Treatment?
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and wellness share a close relationship in the context of addiction care. When integrated alongside behavioral rehab and counseling,…
Everyday tips for Managing Withdrawal Symptoms in Long-Term Recovery
From the moment you start getting clean, managing withdrawal symptoms becomes a struggle. Alcohol and drug addiction alters your brain’s chemistry and…
3 Sports, 9 Lives: An Interview with Sober Triathlete Mark Turnipseed
Think, for a few minutes, about what triathletes go through during training. Consider the punishment to the body, the constant pushing of…
Drawing the Line: Confronting Cocaine Addiction in the Workplace
Although opioids have been understandably dominating the national addiction conversation, cocaine has resurfaced as the number two cause of illicit drug overdose…