The Art and Science of Treating OUD: A Whole-Person ApproachTreating opioid use disorder (OUD) is like uncovering a gemstone. Detoxification is the first step—dusting off the stone to reveal its potential. Yet, removing the outer layer of dust doesn’t...
Pain Leading to Purpose: How I Got Introduced to Harm ReductionEditor's Note: This article discusses overdose and its impacts, which may be distressing for some readers. If you need support, please reach out to a person you trust or crisis...
The US Opioid Overdose Epidemic: The History to TodayDrug overdoses have been with us as long as drugs have existed. But the United States had a dramatic increase in overdose deaths beginning in the early 2000s. In fact,...
The Art and Science of Treating OUD: A Whole-Person ApproachTreating opioid use disorder (OUD) is like uncovering a gemstone. Detoxification is the first step—dusting off the stone to reveal its potential. Yet, removing the outer layer of dust doesn’t...
Pain Leading to Purpose: How I Got Introduced to Harm ReductionEditor's Note: This article discusses overdose and its impacts, which may be distressing for some readers. If you need support, please reach out to a person you trust or crisis...
The US Opioid Overdose Epidemic: The History to TodayDrug overdoses have been with us as long as drugs have existed. But the United States had a dramatic increase in overdose deaths beginning in the early 2000s. In fact,...
The Art and Science of Treating OUD: A Whole-Person ApproachTreating opioid use disorder (OUD) is like uncovering a gemstone. Detoxification is the first step—dusting off the stone to reveal its potential. Yet, removing the outer layer of dust doesn’t...
Pain Leading to Purpose: How I Got Introduced to Harm ReductionEditor's Note: This article discusses overdose and its impacts, which may be distressing for some readers. If you need support, please reach out to a person you trust or crisis...
The US Opioid Overdose Epidemic: The History to TodayDrug overdoses have been with us as long as drugs have existed. But the United States had a dramatic increase in overdose deaths beginning in the early 2000s. In fact,...
You Can Choose Recovery For Someone Other Than YourselfIn my experiences battling opioid use disorder, I have been told, "You cannot stop using for anybody but yourself.” It is widely shared that a person suffering with addiction cannot...reactionscomments
How to Safely Manage Surgery and Medical Treatment While in RecoveryFor people in recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD), managing surgery or medical treatments that involve pain management can feel overwhelming. Concerns about relapse, inadequate pain control, or stigma from...reactionscomments
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Featured story Welcome to Opioid-Use-Disorder.com Stories!At Opioid-Use-Disorder.com, we believe that we are stronger together than we are alone. Living with or caring for someone with opioid use disorder (OUD) can be a challenge, but the...reactionscomments
