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
Navigating Employment, Housing, and Legal Rights in RecoveryIf you are recovering from opioid use disorder (OUD), you deserve congratulations. You have done the hard work of deciding to treat...reactionscomments
Breaking the Stigma: Supporting Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder Without JudgmentDespite growing awareness of the opioid overdose crisis, stigma remains a significant barrier to recovery. Individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) often...reactions2comments
Myths and Misconceptions of Opioid Use DisorderOpioid use disorder (OUD) affects millions of people worldwide. Unfortunately, myths and misconceptions about OUD can negatively impact people living with OUD...reactions3comments
Opioid Detoxification: What to ExpectDetoxification from opioids involves removing opioids from the body and managing withdrawal symptoms. It is the first step toward recovery from opioid...reactionscomments
The Science of Addiction: How Opioids Affect the BrainAnyone who takes opioids, whether by prescription or not, is at risk for opioid use disorder (OUD). This is true even if...reactions4comments
