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
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
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
In recent years, there has been an extreme rise in illicitly produced fentanyl being mixed into other drugs such as cocaine, counterfeit prescription pills, and methamphetamines. This, coupled with the increase in drug use and isolation from the pandemic, has … Read More
The American Medical Association (AMA) issued a report in 2021 showing a 44.4% decrease in opioid prescribing nationwide in the past decade. Despite this decrease, the country is facing a worsening drug-related overdose and death epidemic. Across the country, the … Read More
Opioids are incredibly addictive substances. All opioids (both legally prescribed drugs and illicit drugs) interact with and stimulate opioid receptors within the brain to block pain and produce feelings of euphoria. Additionally, they quickly rewire the brain, forcing the body … Read More