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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…
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…
Helping a Friend with Addiction
Today marks International Friendship Day 2020, a day that compels us to take a look at how important our friends have been…
An Addiction Guide for Colleagues: Encountering Substance Abuse in the Workplace
When it comes to dealing with a colleague’s addiction in the workplace, many of us have either been there or been them….
Eight Tips for A Sober Holiday Weekend
With Independence Day just around the corner, it’s another opportunity for millions of people to connect with friends and loved ones for…
Mixing Meth and Alcohol: What Are the Risks?
Mixing two substances, known as polysubstance abuse, always carries greater risks than using either substance alone. The combination of alcohol and meth…
5 Tips For Finding A Suboxone Clinic Near You
5 Tips For Finding A Suboxone Clinic Near You Suboxone is a long-acting high-affinity partial agonist that binds to the mu-opioid receptors.[1]…
What Do Drugs Smell Like? A Guide to Drugs by Smell
They say that smell is the sense that is closest aligned with memory. It can also be your best weapon in identifying…
Addiction, Mental Health and Music: What’s the Connection?
We have just concluded National Mental Health Month, an event that promotes awareness, advocacy, support, and empowerment of those living with mental…
This One Time, I went to Rehab in Mexico
Anyone in recovery knows that sometimes you can find happiness and peace where you least expect it, and that it often takes…