When the Numbing Stops: What I Learned From Facing My Fear of Opioid WithdrawalFor a long time, I put off getting sober because I was afraid of opioid withdrawal and the symptoms that come with...reactions1comment
My Opioid Relapse and Recovery: 4 Lessons That Saved My Sobriety"Relapse is part of recovery" is a slogan heavily ingrained in the substance use disorder and recovery lexicon. Although it is one...reactionscomments
Understanding “Standard of Care”: What Every Patient Should ExpectCongratulations on taking the next step in your recovery journey! Reaching out for care requires courage and reflects a willingness to work...reactionscomments
How an Adult ADHD Diagnosis Made Sense of My RecoveryFor so long, I believed that recovery would fix everything. I thought that if I stayed clean long enough, eventually the crippling...reactionscomments
When Numbing Turns to Drowning: How Unresolved Grief Led to My Opioid AddictionEditor's Note: This article discusses overdose and its impacts, which may be distressing for some readers. If you need support, please reach...reactions2comments
Now Closed - Ease the Ache GiveawayThe Ease the Ache: Pain Relief Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Living with opioid use disorder often means...reactionscomments
Opioid Use Disorder and AI: How Are You Using It for Your Health?Something has shifted in the last couple of years. A late-night symptom search now sometimes starts with an AI summary before it...reactionscomments
Starting Opioid Treatment: What I Wish I KnewStarting treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) can be one of the scariest endeavors in the recovery process. Although each year hundreds...reactions2comments
The Science of Addiction: How Opioids Affect the BrainAnyone who takes opioids, whether by prescription or not, is at risk for opioid addition, also known as opioid use disorder (OUD)...reactions4comments
Sleep in Recovery: The Struggle Nobody Talks AboutWhen people think about recovery, they often focus on the obvious challenges: cravings, triggers, rebuilding relationships, finding purpose, and learning how to...reactionscomments
Opioid Detox: A Guide to Opioid Withdrawal and RecoveryDetoxification from opioids involves removing opioids from the body and managing withdrawal symptoms. It is the first step toward recovery from opioid...reactionscomments
When You Look Fine but Still Struggle to Stay AfloatAsking for help prior to entering recovery is hard. Admitting and internalizing I had problem was huge breakthrough for me. I remember...reactionscomments
Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Isn't Something to Be Ashamed OfI am incredibly proud of the patients I have met who have come within inches of losing everything and still found the...reactionscomments
A Note to the Chronic Pain Community: We All Deserve Better CareIf you live with chronic pain and feel frustrated, unheard, or even angry about how pain care has changed since the opioid...reactions7comments
The Reckoning: Facing My PastI am now over 7 years into my opioid use disorder recovery journey. This is my new life. Just when I thought...reactions2comments
Setting Boundaries in Recovery - Even if it’s from FamilyThere is a part of the recovery process that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough - the part where your healing disrupts...reactionscomments
How to Recognize an Overdose and What to Do NextThis work is deeply personal to me. I do it in memory of my friend Teah, who might still be here today...reactionscomments
Tough Love Broke Me, But Love Helped Me HealYou can’t bully a person living with opioid use disorder into choosing recovery. In my case, certain family members went the “tough...reactionscomments
Making Amends with the Person in the Mirror: Forgiving Your Past SelfRecovery is often described as a process of rebuilding relationships. Repairing trust. Making amends. Taking responsibility for the harm addiction caused. Those...reactionscomments
Same Struggles, Different Intentions: Choose Your Circle CarefullyWeak moments are a part of recovery. It doesn’t matter if you’re days, months, or years into your journey. There will always...reactionscomments
