How to Advocate for Change and Manage the Opioid Overdose CrisisOpioid use disorder (OUD) affects millions of people all over the world. OUD involves the misuse of opioids. Opioids can include prescription...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: International Overdose Awareness DayEditor's Note: This article discusses overdose and its impacts, which may be distressing for some readers. If you need support, please reach...reactionscomments
Suboxone & Pregnancy: My ExperienceI was on Suboxone for 9 years. At first, my doctor prescribed an 8 mg sublingual strip twice a day. Four years...reactionscomments
Words Matter: Shifting the Language of Opioid Use Disorder to Support RecoveryAs a doctor specializing in addiction medicine, I’ve seen firsthand how language can shape the experiences of people struggling with opioid use...reactionscomments
Activities That Helped Me Move Toward Positive ChangeOne of the issues I faced in early recovery from opioid use disorder was what to do with myself in my free...reactionscomments
The Parent/Child RelationshipEvery parent/child relationship has its ups and downs. When you factor in the impact of the child struggling with opioid addiction, it...reactionscomments
When Numbing Turns to Drowning: How Opioids Amplified My Trauma Instead of Healing ItEditor's Note: This article discusses overdose and its impacts, which may be distressing for some readers. If you need support, please reach...reactions2comments
3 Pillars of Acceptance in RecoveryDuring my past of substance abuse, there were innumerable external obstacles as well as internal hindrances blocking my path to recovery. Seven...reactionscomments
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
