Little Wins That Felt Huge in Early RecoveryDuring early recovery from opioid use disorder, it seems as if the odds are stacked against us. Life is overwhelming, and getting...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...reactions5comments
There is Power in the RebuildI, unfortunately, dismantled my life with my opioid use disorder. Since surrendering to the recovery process, I have been able to rebuild...reactionscomments
Finding a Support Person for Doctor AppointmentsPeople with chronic health conditions like opioid use disorder often face complex treatment plans and multiple doctor visits. That is why medical...reactionscomments
A Prescription for Death: How Pill Mills Stole My Sister’s LifeEditor's Note: This article discusses overdose and its impacts, which may be distressing for some readers. If you need support, please reach...reactionscomments
Your First Appointment for Opioid Addiction: What to ExpectAs an addiction specialist, I've had the honor of guiding many courageous individuals on their journey to recovery from opioid addiction. If...reactionscomments
What I Wish I Knew Before Starting OUD TreatmentStarting treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) can be one of the scariest endeavors in the recovery process. Although each year hundreds...reactionscomments
Lessons from Losing My Sister to OUDEditor's Note: This article discusses overdose and its impacts, which may be distressing for some readers. If you need support, please reach...reactionscomments
Overcoming the Stigma of Medication For Opioid Use DisorderMedication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) is the gold standard for treating opioid use disorder. However, only 11% of people diagnosed with...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
National Fentanyl Awareness Day: Knowledge Saves LivesAs an addiction doctor and as a mom, National Fentanyl Awareness Day on April 29th holds deep meaning for me. It’s a...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Real Talk: The Realities of Opioid Use DisorderLiving with opioid use disorder can mean facing struggles that most people never see. In this three-part series, Nathan Smiddy and Natalee...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Narcan Saved a Life: Opioids and HIVEditor'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...reactionscomments
Access to Treatment: Insurance and Other BarriersThere are many treatments that are effective in helping people with opioid use disorder (OUD). These include prescription medicines, community needle exchanges...reactionscomments
Talking Openly About Opioids and Addiction: A Guide for Families, Schools, and CommunitiesAs a doctor, and as someone who grew up with an addicted parent, I’ve seen firsthand how silence around addiction harms families...reactionscomments
