Articles tagged Opioid Recovery
International Overdose Awareness Day: What Everyone Should Know About an Overdose
Dr. Jason Powers dispels common overdose myths and honors individuals and their families on International Overdose Awareness Day.
Are Gas Stations the Original Drug Dealers? Kratom, Alcohol, and the Addictions Nobody Warned You About
From cigarettes and cheap beer to ephedra pills and kratom shots, gas stations have quietly sold addictive substances for decades. What that means for recovery.
Why Relapse Doesn't Mean Failure
Relapse is part of how chronic conditions are managed. Why shame keeps people stuck, and how to come back stronger.
Overdose Prevention: Conversations That Can Change Lives
Ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day, what every family should know about overdose recognition, naloxone, and life-saving conversations.
The Numbers Are In: Drug Overdose Deaths Exploded During the Pandemic
Overdose deaths jumped 30% during the pandemic, with fentanyl driving much of the increase. Why the numbers spiked and what is being done about it.
Can You Say to an Addict That You've Never Made a Bad Choice?
A look at how public conversations about addiction shifted from punishment to treatment, and why that shift matters for everyone touched by substance use.