Cravings & Triggers: A Sign of Healing (and How to Get Through Them)If you’re noticing opioid cravings or triggers, there’s something important to say first: this means you’re in recovery, and that’s worth celebrating!...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
Facing Physical Pain Without Opioids: What My C-Section Taught Me About Trust and Choosing MyselfThere are moments in recovery that don’t announce themselves as tests, but they are. For me, one of the biggest came in...reactionscomments
The ReckoningI am now over 7 years into my opioid use disorder recovery journey. This is my new life. Just when I thought...reactions2comments
When the Numbing Stops: My Experience With Opioid Withdrawal and Why It Was Worth ItFor a long time, I put off getting sober because I was afraid of opioid withdrawal. It wasn't the idea of being...reactionscomments
What To Do If You Relapse on Drugs or Alcohol"Relapse is part of recovery" is a slogan heavily ingrained in the substance use disorder and recovery lexicon. Although it is one...reactionscomments
Using Person-First Language to Destigmatize OUDOpioid use disorder (OUD) is a serious medical condition that has been on the rise in recent decades. Unfortunately, the stigma associated...reactionscomments
The Stigma Around Pain and MedicationsChronic pain can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have accompanying stigma that makes this issue...reactionscomments
The Double-Edged Coin of "Enabling"We often hear the term “enabling” when speaking on the continuum of substance use, specifically chaotic substance use. There are many different...reactions3comments
What Is Medical Gaslighting?If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical...reactions2comments
Racial Disparities in HealthcareThe term "racial disparities" refers to the ways that different racial groups are treated differently or have different outcomes. Racial disparities in...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
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
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
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
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
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
Hear + Now: What to Expect When Starting Opioid Addiction TreatmentTaking the first step toward recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD) is a brave and powerful choice. But whether it's for you...reactionscomments
How I Navigate Anxiety and Depression in Opioid Use Disorder RecoveryLet me tell you something I wish more people understood: opioid use disorder doesn’t end the day you stop using. That’s where...reactions2comments
Grief After RecoveryOne of my biggest regrets in my years of struggling with opioid use disorder is how I didn't show up for my...reactionscomments
