The Biden administration has announced they will be lifting restrictions on the popular Medication-Assisted treatment drug buprenorphine. The move will give more doctors access to the life-changing drug that has helped thousands of addicted people stop using opioids. Before this action, buprenorphine administration had many restrictions on it. It is considered to be the “golden [...]
A drug used for Medication-Assisted Treatment is now being tried as a pain medication replacement for opioids. Naltrexone, a form of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), is typically used to help people cease using opioids. What is Naltrexone? Traditionally, Naltrexone is a once-a-month injection for opioid use disorder. It is often the MAT of choice for people [...]
For years, researchers have sought to help people addicted to meth. One of the biggest reasons that people addicted to methamphetamine relapse is the intense withdrawal effects. Unlike people who become dependent on opioids, there aren't any drugs specifically approved to treat meth withdrawal symptoms. Understanding Medication-Assisted Treatment Medication-Assisted Treatment helps people addicted to a [...]
Do you need help choosing goals for 2021? If you’re like many people, it might feel hard to think of new goals for the new year. We’re still learning to adapt to a world with COVID-19, and a lot of people have had to put their careers and lives on hold. 2020 was a heck [...]
2020 has been a heck of a year for everybody, but even more so for people in recovery. In recovery, people tend to struggle more with isolation and loneliness. Yet, people with substance use disorder are also resilient. Throughout the year, people have learned to adapt and grow in the face of adversity. So how [...]
Everyone makes mistakes. We’re all human. However, when you have struggled with an addiction, you may have trouble accepting your own mistakes. Practicing forgiveness is something you need to do with yourself, just like you do with others. Do You “Beat Yourself Up”? Many people in recovery describe a sense of failure that makes them [...]
Are you more tired than usual? Do you feel overwhelmed? So many people in mental health and addiction professions are suffering burnout. There are fewer resources and more needs than ever. Burnout is a real problem for people who work in industries that deal with people. Addiction and recovery professionals often feel a lot of [...]
Do you have a specific time you wake up every day? Most people do. If you’re still new to recovery and are fortunate enough to be able to sleep in, you may want to change your habits. After all, structure is an important part of being in recovery and starting to change your life. In [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic seems to be with us all for a while, and we're altering our habits. For people in recovery, like everyone else, this means staying home as much as possible and small or no gatherings. It can be lonely and boring. The feeling of boredom is a common trigger for people who are [...]
When people talk about addiction, they’re usually talking about drugs or substance abuse. Yet there are many ways people find themselves locked in the grip of different addictions. A big part of addiction is the compulsion or burning desire to use your substance of choice. A compulsion to use means that you are experiencing physical [...]
