A new survey highlights the financial hardships that people with addiction face. Addiction and recovery come with huge emotional costs, for the person with substance use disorder and for their family members. Yet, there is also a very real financial cost to both active addiction and recovery — one that can affect family members and… Continue reading The High Financial Cost Of Addiction & Recovery
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New Year's Baby Highlights Mom’s Sober Year
The mother of the child, who is in early recovery, said that her daughter’s birth was the final step in what had been “a life-changing year.” Babies born on January 1 are always heralded as symbols of new beginnings, but one New Year’s baby’s arrival was especially powerful, signifying the year that her mom got… Continue reading New Year's Baby Highlights Mom’s Sober Year
Experimental Addiction Treatment Program May Soon Lose Funding
The medication-assisted mental health and addiction programs were showing promising results, but are running out of time. A federally funded experimental medication-assisted treatment program may be on its last legs, according to The Washington Post. The program, which has shown some promise in combating the opioid crisis in the year it’s been running, could dissolve… Continue reading Experimental Addiction Treatment Program May Soon Lose Funding
New Website Helps People Find Addiction Treatment Services
The live, online resource helps connect individuals and family members seeking addiction treatment options and related services throughout Pennsylvania. A series of simple questions may be a crucial link for Pennsylvania residents struggling with drug dependency. The Drug and Alcohol Referral Tool (DART) is a live, online resource that can connect individuals and family members seeking… Continue reading New Website Helps People Find Addiction Treatment Services
Inadequate Mental Health Treatment Hinders Massachusetts Residents
Only about 50% of Massachusetts mental health providers accept payment from the state and federal Medicaid program. Private insurance isn’t much better. Patients in Massachusetts are struggling to receive adequate mental health care but not because of lack of insurance coverage. The Boston Globe reports that based on a new Blue Cross Blue Shield of… Continue reading Inadequate Mental Health Treatment Hinders Massachusetts Residents
Michael Bloomberg To Spend $50 Million to Fight Addiction
Michael Bloomberg wrote about his intentions to fight the opioid epidemic in the 10 states hit hardest by it in a recent op-ed. Former New York City mayor and billionaire Michael Bloomberg announced that he will spend $50 million to fight the opioid epidemic, focusing on 10 states that are hardest-hit by drug overdoses. “The… Continue reading Michael Bloomberg To Spend $50 Million to Fight Addiction
Opioid Court Aims To Prevent Overdose By Offering Treatment
The Rochester-based opioid court offers treatment instead of jail time for minor drug-related offenses. A new court program in Rochester, New York aims to save lives by connecting people with opioid use disorder with treatment immediately, lessening their risk of overdose after spending a brief amount of time detoxing in jail. “Their tolerance goes down… Continue reading Opioid Court Aims To Prevent Overdose By Offering Treatment
West African Clinic Offers Free Methadone, Clean Needles & More
The goal of Senegal’s free program is not only to rehabilitate, but also to reduce the spread of HIV and AIDS among drug users. A clinic in West Africa is doing its part to mitigate the region’s opioid crisis. People line up at the Center for the Integrated Management of Addictions (known locally as CEPIAD)… Continue reading West African Clinic Offers Free Methadone, Clean Needles & More
"Dopesick Nation" Shows Reality of Treatment Professionals Who Struggle with Addiction
Dopesick Nation explores addiction treatment and the thin line between interventionist and client, recovery and relapse. Note: This piece contains spoilers for Dopesick Nation As a former social worker in recovery from addiction, I was initially skeptical of the VICELAND Series Dopesick Nation because I thought it would follow the familiar formula of A&E’s Intervention… Continue reading "Dopesick Nation" Shows Reality of Treatment Professionals Who Struggle with Addiction
Artie Lange: I'm 18 Days Clean And Fighting Hard
Comedian Artie Lange took to Twitter to gush about his current recovery program and how many days he’s been clean. The comedian stepped out of rehab to perform a show and took the time to send off a series of appreciative tweets. Comedian Artie Lange tweeted Wednesday that he’s been clean for 18 days. Lange… Continue reading Artie Lange: I'm 18 Days Clean And Fighting Hard