Holiday Relapse With the stress and triggers present during the holiday season, people suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD) are at greater risk for relapse. Statistics show that 85% of individuals in recovery from substance use disorder will return to … Read More
Holiday Success in Recovery Recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD) is something to be grateful for and celebrate this holiday season. Whether you are early in recovery or years into your journey, this time of year can be an obstacle … Read More
Supporting a Loved One The holiday season is here and that means all the fun and stress that comes with it. If you have a loved one who suffers from Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), you know that means even more … Read More
Preparing for the Holiday Season November is coming to a close which means holiday season has arrived. For most people, this time of year brings on a mix of joy, excitement, anxiety, stress, and sadness. For people struggling with Opioid … Read More
As National Recovery Month comes to a close, the addiction community looks forward to continuing its work throughout the year. During the month of September, communities worked to promote new evidence-based treatments, celebrate those in recovery, and thank the dedicated … Read More
Sponsored by Faces & Voices of Recovery and celebrated across the country, September is National Recovery Month. This year, Faces & Voices of Recovery adopted the permanent tagline “Every Person. Every Family. Every Community.” Events are taking place to celebrate … Read More
The vagus nerve is the longest of the human body’s cranial nerves. It runs from the brain to the abdomen passing through the throat, heart, and lungs. The vagus nerve provides sensory functions for these parts of the body, as … Read More
Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) affects the addicted person as well as their family. Recent research proves that family involvement is often the biggest factor in a person seeking treatment and having long-term success in the recovery process. Addiction researchers have … Read More
The first step in recovery for a person with opioid use disorder is to stop taking opioids. The process is known as detoxification when the opioids leave the body. This may sound easy to an outsider, but the withdrawal symptoms … Read More
Neuromodulation works by actively stimulating nerves to produce a natural biological response. It is the alteration—or modulation—of nerve activity by delivering electrical stimulation directly to a targeted area of the central nervous system.1 Neuromodulation devices may be invasive or noninvasive. … Read More