One reason why substance use disorder is so easy to fall into and so difficult to escape is its circular nature. People use alcohol and drugs in order to numb certain negative feelings or escape certain negative aspects of their lives. Over time, however, the negative effects of substance abuse—the financial drain, the strain on … Continued
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In a new study that could change the frequency of doctors prescribing opioid-based painkillers to pregnant women and new mothers, nearly 50 percent of new mothers in the last decade were found to have received a prescription for opioid-based painkillers either before or after delivery. Among those women receiving an opioid prescription, between 1 and … Continued
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Foster care has always been a last resort option for children of parents or caregivers who cannot provide the appropriate environment for them to grow up in. Children who are placed into foster care are taken out of situations where they could have experienced further trauma related to issues such as abuse, neglect, and malnourishment. … Continued
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Addiction recovery is rewarding in many different ways. From reconnecting with friends and family to learning how to have fun while sober, it can be a fulfilling experience. That does not mean that you will not face challenges or have to put in the work. One place you may need to stay focused on is … Continued
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We are emotional beings, whether we like it or not. No matter who we are, where we come from, or what our bank account looks like, we are going to experience a wide variety of emotions as we continue on in our lives. Anger is one of those emotions, and experiencing it can be healthy … Continued
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Buprenorphine and naloxone are two medications that are commonly used when treating people with opioid use disorder. Each medication has its own benefits for those in recovery from opioid addiction or who are overdosing from opioids, and when combined, the two medications work together to help individuals achieve much-needed stability in their recovery. Buprenorphine Buprenorphine … Continued
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The disease of addiction is one that affects all kinds of people, regardless of their race, gender, financial class, or sexual orientation. When someone is struggling with an opioid use disorder, it can be extremely painful to watch, never mind experience. Addiction can take everything from a person and leave him or her with no … Continued
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Disease is something that can make or break a family. From cancer and heart disease to HIV and Alzheimer’s, when one family member has a disease, it is almost like the rest of the family has it, too. In some instances, disease can bring families together in one united front, while in other cases it … Continued
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If you have been paying even the slightest bit of attention, then you should not be surprised to hear that Tennessee is once again at the forefront of the opioid crisis. The state has filed a lawsuit against Endo Pharmaceuticals, the company behind the production and sales of Opana ER, an opioid-based pain medication, in … Continued
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