Author: Recovery.org

At Recovery.org, we are real people who have had experience with addiction and recovery—some of us firsthand, with others having seen the havoc it can wreak on family and friends. We have come out of the other side stronger for it, and firmly believing that recovery is possible for everyone. There is no tried-and-true formula that works for every person, and we will all take different paths. Still, we believe that recovery is absolutely possible, and that it should be placed within reach of anyone and everyone who wishes to get better. We hope our site is useful if you are seeking a path to recovery.

FDA Launches “Remove the Risk” Campaign for Safe Opioid Removal

In 2017, retail pharmacies dispensed more than 191 million opioid prescriptions to almost 60 million patients, according to a press release by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).  And as many as 90% of these patients reported not finishing what was prescribed to them – potentially leaving millions of unused prescription opioids in medicine… Continue reading FDA Launches “Remove the Risk” Campaign for Safe Opioid Removal

Abstinence vs. Harm Reduction in Addiction Recovery

It’s an age-old question: which is better – harm reduction or abstinence-based recovery? Each have their own set of benefits, yet have completely different approaches to recovery.  We explore both below. Historically, addiction treatment has centered upon an abstinence-based model, one which asserts that abstinence is essential in order to recover from addiction.   One of the… Continue reading Abstinence vs. Harm Reduction in Addiction Recovery

New Year’s Resolution 2019: Tobacco-Free Recovery

Quitting smoking is a resolution many smokers set for themselves.  It’s widely known that quitting has significant health benefits, but did you know it also can improve a person’s mental health?  And for those with substance use disorders, smoking cessation is associated with increased odds of long-term recovery.
Smoking cessation is linked to decreased depression, anxiety, and stress.  It’s a factor in experiencing improved positive mood and quality of life, and is also related to improved substance use disorder recovery outcomes.  Research shows that quitting increases the odds of long-term recovery, whereas continued smoking increases the likelihood of relapse.

Fentanyl Deaths Skyrocketed More than 1000% Over Six Years in the U.S.

Deaths from fentanyl skyrocketed more than 1000% from 2011 to 2016, according to new data released March 21 from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Its report not only took into account the rise in drug overdose deaths involving the synthetic opioid, but it also illustrated which age groups, genders, races, ethnicities and… Continue reading Fentanyl Deaths Skyrocketed More than 1000% Over Six Years in the U.S.

Alternative Options Outside the AA Program

Alternative Options Outside the AA Program Alcoholism is a pervasive and chronic disease that affects over 15 million people, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.  And while there is no cure, many individuals have been able to maintain long-term sobriety through participation in specialized programs. One of the most popular forms… Continue reading Alternative Options Outside the AA Program

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