All the latest news and information about substance use disorders. Plus, information and encouragement on your path to recovery. We can help you get your life back.
If you are a Medicaid enrollee, then you should be familiar with the annual renewal, or annual eligibility determination, process. However, the federal government put annual renewals on pause in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That temporary stop has been lifted, and in April 2023 the redetermination process
Harm reduction is a proactive and practical approach to reducing the negative personal and public health consequences associated with “unpopular” behavior by improving policies, programs, inventions, and practices. When applied to substance use, harm reduction acknowledges that completely abstaining from drugs is not a realistic solution for everyone. Its primary
Living With a Mental Illness Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness such as depression or anxiety. Multiple national population surveys have found that about half of those who struggle with mental illness also suffer with a substance use disorder (SUD) and vice
As part of our multi-part series examining stigma and its role in recovery, this blog tells about how the public is beginning to embrace abstinence over mind-altering substances and how the paradigm shift is inspiring some innovative business concepts. Now, more than ever, the world is finally making room at
Frequently Asked Questions Entering treatment is a big deal and with it comes a lot of questions. Here are the ones we hear most often. How do opioids work? Opioids attach to receptors in the brain. Once attached, they block pain, slow breathing, and produce a calming, anti-depressing effect. This
Whether you are visiting from another city, state, or country, we are happy to accommodate you when you travel. To ensure your visit with us goes smoothly, there are things you should do in advance. 1. Notify your home clinic Notify your home clinic of your plans to guest dose
It’s a big decision to seek treatment for addiction. It takes courage to admit that there’s a problem, and even more courage to step through the doors of a treatment center. If you’ve done that, we applaud you. If you’re considering seeking treatment, we encourage you. It’ll be one of
Addiction has its share of constant companions. Financial ruin is just one of many. Having an addiction to opiates is horrible on its own. It’s physically and emotionally destructive, bankrupting people in more ways than just their bank accounts. When it comes to finances, most people addicted will be quick
Sitting Bull is quoted as saying this: “Inside of me there are two dogs. One is mean and evil and the other is good and they fight each other all the time. When asked which one wins I answer, the one I feed the most.” Think of Addiction as one
The lowest point, the worst of the worst, the ‘rock bottom’. Call it what you will, many people who suffer from addiction have a personal story of landing at a place so low, there’s no further place to fall. People have told us… “I lost my marriage and then lost
Are you standing at a crossroad between addiction and recovery? If you’re like most people, there’s an internal dialog of fear going on in your head right now as you read these words. What if this treatment doesn’t work? I can’t endure the excruciating withdrawal symptoms again. How am I
