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What Do I Do if I Encounter an Opioid Overdose?

What Do I Do if I Encounter an Opioid Overdose?

Encountering someone experiencing an opioid overdose is often an unexpected and frightening situation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Overdoses involving opioids killed more than 80,000 people in 2021, and nearly 88% of those...
Why Won’t My Family Member Attend Treatment?

Why Won’t My Family Member Attend Treatment?

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) and other forms of substance abuse affect many areas of a person’s life and health. Often, people who misuse substances have been so influenced by their addiction they don’t recognize the need for help. According to Alcohol...
Avoiding Unhealthy Eating Habits During Recovery

Avoiding Unhealthy Eating Habits During Recovery

Chronic substance abuse often affects a person’s relationship with food. Malnutrition, undereating, and overeating are common side effects of various substances. Likewise, during treatment and early recovery, many people have unhealthy eating habits. According...
The Importance of Nonverbal Communication

The Importance of Nonverbal Communication

Nonverbal communication affects mood, behavior, and emotional responses. Everyone has looked at a stranger and decided how to approach them based on their facial expression, physical reactions to the environment, or body language. Humans are social creatures....
What Should I Expect From My First Holiday in Recovery?

What Should I Expect From My First Holiday in Recovery?

Recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) is a nonlinear journey. Often, it takes time for people to learn how to successfully navigate challenges, like triggers, in their everyday lives. Some individuals may find holiday events triggering due to the presence of...