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Treating 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...

In 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...

For 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...

Editor'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...

Living with opioid use disorder can mean facing struggles that most people never see. In this three-part series, Nathan Smiddy and Natalee King share their personal journeys, offering an unfiltered...

Drug 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...

Editor's Note 1: This article was written by Quincy Greene and originally appeared on our partner site H-I-V.net.Editor's Note 2: This article discusses overdose and its impacts, which may be...

There are many treatments that are effective in helping people with opioid use disorder (OUD). These include prescription medicines, community needle exchanges, and inpatient or outpatient programs. Although there are...

As a doctor, and as someone who grew up with an addicted parent, I’ve seen firsthand how silence around addiction harms families and communities. Open, honest dialogue is essential for...

If you are recovering from opioid use disorder (OUD), you deserve congratulations. You have done the hard work of deciding to treat your condition. But as you know, you need...

Despite growing awareness of the opioid overdose crisis, stigma remains a significant barrier to recovery. Individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) often face judgment from society, healthcare providers, and even...

Opioid use disorder (OUD) affects millions of people worldwide. Unfortunately, myths and misconceptions about OUD can negatively impact people living with OUD and make it harder to seek help. Here...

Detoxification from opioids involves removing opioids from the body and managing withdrawal symptoms. It is the first step toward recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD). Knowing what to expect during...

Anyone who takes opioids, whether by prescription or not, is at risk for opioid use disorder (OUD). This is true even if it is a small dose or if it...

The term "racial disparities" refers to the ways that different racial groups are treated differently or have different outcomes. Racial disparities in healthcare are differences in care that harm certain...

A clinical trial is a type of research. Research is the process scientists use to discover how our bodies work or why our bodies stop working well. Clinical trials are...

Clinical trials have a language of their own. If you are considering joining 1 of these studies, it helps to understand the common terms doctors and researchers use when talking...

Clinical trials are medical studies that pose a question: Does a new treatment and/or test work better than existing standard treatments and/or tests? Each year, thousands of treatments and/or tests...

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