Join Our Health Leader Team!Would you like to share your experience with opioid use disorder and help others who are also affected? We’re looking to add...reactionscomments
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a type of research. Research is the process scientists use to discover how our bodies work or why...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial GlossaryClinical trials have a language of their own. If you are considering joining 1 of these studies, it helps to understand the...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial ParticipationClinical trials are medical studies that pose a question: Does a new treatment and/or test work better than existing standard treatments and/or...reactionscomments
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