My daughter was born with neonatal abstinence syndrome but I was not allowed to nurse or have her in the room with me; the hospital staff said the methadone in my breast milk could be dangerous. They were wrong. Earlier this summer several news outlets reported on the death of an 11-week-old infant in Philadelphia… Continue reading Should You Breastfeed Your Baby If You're on Methadone?
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What Sets Suboxone Apart From Other Medication-Assisted Treatments?
When taken as prescribed by an opiate addict, Suboxone doesn’t allow me to avoid or escape reality. This is one way it differs form other MATs. I’ve used the same pharmacy for over a decade. The tech filling my prescription this morning was the same one that had filled my Vicodin prescription for four years,… Continue reading What Sets Suboxone Apart From Other Medication-Assisted Treatments?
Rosebud Baker: A Stand-Up Career Started by Sobriety
“As much as it sucks to be fully sentient through every failure, I think it’s helped me in the long run.” You may not have heard of Rosebud Baker, yet, but you will. As a stand-up comic, actress, and writer, she’s been rising through the ranks of the NY comedy scene faster than anyone I’ve… Continue reading Rosebud Baker: A Stand-Up Career Started by Sobriety
Can Ketamine Use Trigger Opioid-Like Dependency?
Researchers investigated whether ketamine works on depression by acting like an opioid in the brain. Though ketamine has gained the support of some mental health professionals as a possible therapy for depression, a new study suggests that the drug’s anti-depressive qualities may also have a hidden and potentially dangerous side effect: ketamine may offer relief from depressive symptoms by… Continue reading Can Ketamine Use Trigger Opioid-Like Dependency?
Inside California's Massive Addiction Treatment Overhaul
Medi-Cal recipients will now have expanded access to addiction treatment. The California Health Care Foundation released a report on August 3 this year outlining the state’s new approach for residents using Medi-Cal and seeking substance abuse treatment options. California is the first state in the United States to use the new health care system structure,… Continue reading Inside California's Massive Addiction Treatment Overhaul
Stop Illegally Selling Opioids Online, FDA Warns
Over the summer, the FDA has issued similar warnings to 70 websites. The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning this week to the operators of 21 websites that the administration says sell mislabeled and illegal opioids to Americans. The websites, which are run by four companies, have been “illegally marketing potentially dangerous, unapproved, and… Continue reading Stop Illegally Selling Opioids Online, FDA Warns
Singer JoJo On Mental Health: I Named My Depression Burlinda
In a recent Instagram post, the pop star described the self-destructive habits that fueled her depression and anxiety. Depression and anxiety affects millions of Americans—and celebrities are not immune. Recently Noah Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Ariana Grande and Emma Stone were among a slew of young artists who’ve been public about their inner struggles. Now, singer… Continue reading Singer JoJo On Mental Health: I Named My Depression Burlinda
Moby, Steel Panther To Appear At Rock To Recovery Concert In September
Funds from the September 15th event will go to Rock to Recovery’s nonprofit branch, which provides treatment to people in need. The third-annual Rock to Recovery benefit concert will take place on Saturday, September 15, at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, raising money for treatment and celebrating sober living. “By having an event where we… Continue reading Moby, Steel Panther To Appear At Rock To Recovery Concert In September
International Overdose Awareness Day Is August 31st
The global event helps erase stigma about drug-related deaths while spreading the word about overdose prevention. This year’s International Overdose Awareness Day is Friday, August 31. It’s not only a day to remember the lives lost, but to remind each other that overdose deaths are preventable. Since 2001, people around the world have recognized Overdose… Continue reading International Overdose Awareness Day Is August 31st
Let’s Get Real: How To Handle the Tough Stuff in Recovery Without Using
Of course, people had good reason to think that I couldn’t handle upsetting news. Every time a hardship, breakup, or something unsettling happened, I wound up in the psych ward, detox, ER, or a bloody, tear-filled mess. When I was drinking, I was the girl who took pulls of rail vodka right from the bottle.… Continue reading Let’s Get Real: How To Handle the Tough Stuff in Recovery Without Using