Substance Abuse Recovery
What is a Pink Cloud?
Have you ever encountered a sudden burst of positivity and hopefulness during addiction recovery? You may have just experienced a pink cloud….
What Is A K 56 Pink Pill?
What Is A K 56 Pink Pill? Pink pills with the inscription K 56 are a prescription medication containing 10 mg of…
How Long Does Vyvanse® Stay In Your System?
If you have ADHD, you may have been prescribed Vyvanse® . This medication contains lisdexamfetamine, an active ingredient that helps improve focus…
Treating Co-Occurring Disorders: Addressing Both Sides of the Coin
Many factors shape a person’s well-being. This can present a unique and, many times, complex challenge for someone struggling with mental health…
What You Need To Know About Adderall®, Including Long-Term Effects
What is Adderall®, and what conditions does it treat? Adderall® is the brand name for dextroamphetamine-amphetamine, a Schedule II prescription medication that…
Addiction is a Family Disease
Often called “a family disease,” addiction affects the struggling individual and those around them. Whether it be arguments, negative feelings of the…
Can You Combine Naproxen and Alcohol?
Many people worldwide face daily pain and inflammation, which can hinder their daily activities and make simple tasks difficult. To manage these…
Addiction and Mental Health in the AAPI Community
Addiction is a complex and multifaceted issue affecting people from all walks of life, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic…
“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?…
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…
Can You Be Sober and Smoke Weed? Exploring Both Sides of the Story on 4/20
Grass, pot, weed, Mary Jane, the green stuff, reefer…Regardless of what you call it, cannabis is the most commonly used federally illegal…
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…
Alcohol Awareness Month 2023: “Connecting the Dots: Opportunities for Recovery”
To start, take a moment to reflect on the role alcohol plays in your life and its impact on your health and…
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…
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…
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….