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Sep 22, 20234 min read

Co-Parenting When Your Ex Suffers from Addiction

In any situation, co-parenting can be difficult. But it can be particularly challenging when your ex suffers from an addiction. In...

Jul 28, 20234 min read

How to Support an LGBT Loved One with Addiction

Having an addiction can be difficult and isolating for anyone, but for LGBTQ individuals it can be even more difficult. In addition to...

May 26, 20236 min read

LGBTQ Pride Month: A Spotlight on Substance Abuse

During June, we celebrate Pride Month. Pride Month not only celebrates self-love but also raises awareness of key issues related to the...

Mar 10, 20233 min read

What Are Nitazenes?

Synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and their analogs have been a leading cause of opioid overdoses in the United States since 2016....

Sep 16, 20226 min read

Opioids in the Workplace

Individuals who sustain injuries at work may be more likely to develop opioid use disorder, which affects both their work and home lives....

Jun 3, 20223 min read

The Difference Between an Addiction and a Compulsion

Addiction and compulsion are not synonymous, despite people's tendency to use the terms interchangeably. ‌There is a significant...

May 13, 20224 min read

8 Facts and Myths About Opioid Pain Medication and Addiction

Opioids were involved in 47,600 overdose deaths in 2017 and 46,802 deaths in 2018. In 2020, overdose deaths increased significantly to...