While we’ve made great strides with harm reduction for people who use opioids, we’re slow to provide non-abstinence-based treatment for people who use other drugs.
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8 Super Relatable Songs About Addiction and Recovery from the Last 5 Years
Drug-fueled parties, overdoses, stories of survival and despair. These songs deal with all that and more.
Digital Detox: I Gave Up My Smartphone for 22 Days
I had no idea how much of an Internet world I’d been living in, comparing my own Internet life with other Internet lives. Compulsively engaging with our smartphones distorts our self-image and objectivity.
Should I Stop Vaping?
Are the alarming headlines justified? And should the risks associated with vaping be a deterrent when the alternative is smoking cigarettes?
Let’s Talk About Suicide
Changing misconceptions and long-held stereotypes won’t happen overnight, but making the conscious decision to talk openly and honestly about suicide is a strong start.
The Million Dollar Smile: My Life with Bipolar Disorder
As many as 60 million people worldwide have bipolar disorder. Many of those people, like me, lead productive, happy lives.
Traveling with Prescription Medication? Here's What You Need to Know
Even non-controlled drugs may be regulated. Make sure to investigate the status of all your medications, prescription or otherwise. Don’t risk your vacation turning into an extended stay at a prison camp.
Why Aren't There More People of Color in the Recovery Movement?
For many white people, recovery is a redemption story, proof that they were good people all along. For people of color, a known history of drug use might be the only excuse a prospective employer needs to shut the door.
My Methadone Pregnancy
I listened to what my doctor told me. I did my research and I am at peace with my decision: getting off methadone while I was pregnant just wasn’t an option.
On Ascension: Finding the Courage to Heal and Grow
My optimism was the reason I had stayed in abusive situations as well as my catalyst for leaving.