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From Stigma to Support: Changing the Narrative Around Opioid Use Disorder
The conversation around opioid use disorder (OUD) is often clouded by stigma and misunderstanding. This not only alienates those struggling with addiction but also hinders
The Power of MAT: Revolutionizing the Approach to Substance Use Disorder Treatment
In our ongoing commitment to providing comprehensive and effective addiction treatment, we recognize the significant role of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in revolutionizing approaches to substance
In the Fight Against Addiction: A Deep Dive into FDA-Approved Medications
Medication-assisted treatment combines behavioral therapy and medications to treat substance use disorders. When used correctly, MAT can significantly increase recovery rates and reduce the risk of relapse.

Prioritizing Mental Health During the Holiday Rush: A Comprehensive Guide
Balancing the demands of this busy time while maintaining focus on mental well-being can seem overwhelming. However, with the right strategies in place, it is possible to navigate this season successfully without compromising on your recovery process.

Navigating The Holidays in Recovery: Top 5 Tips for Dealing with Family
With each holiday, there are opportunities for togetherness, gratitude, and celebration. But for many, especially those of us in recovery from substance use disorder, it can also present unique challenges.

How we can be triggers
For a loved one in recovery, it’s important to be understanding not judgmental. It takes courage to disclose addiction to someone they love or admire.

Join Hands To Make A Positive Impact In Our Community
Community Meeting This announcement is to address a concerning issue that has been affecting our community recently. The increase in the homeless population and drug

Words Matter: The important role words plays when discussing substance use
While growing up many of us have heard the phrase use your words or your words have power. Yet somewhere along the way as a

The Role of Positivity and Encouragement in Recovery
Recovery from addiction is a challenging journey that requires not only professional support but also a positive and encouraging environment. Positivity and encouragement play a

The Importance of Mental Health in the Workplace
In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environment, it is crucial to prioritize mental health. Organizations that value the well-being of their employees not only foster

The Importance of Pets in Recovery: Finding Solace and Strength in Animal Companionship
Recovery is a journey that requires support, understanding, and a sense of purpose. One often overlooked source of such support can be found in our

Benefits of Peer Support: Empowering Recovery through Connection
When it comes to overcoming addiction, having a strong support system is crucial. While professional treatment plays a significant role, the power of peer support

Supporting Someone Struggling with Addiction: A Guide to Compassionate Assistance
When someone we care about is facing addiction, it can be challenging to know how to support them effectively. However, by offering understanding, empathy, and

Overdose Awareness and Prevention: Saving Lives through Education and Action
In recent years, the devastating impact of drug overdoses has become a pressing public health concern. Communities worldwide are grappling with the devastating consequences of

The Importance of Relaxation in Recovery
Finding Serenity: The Role of Relaxation in the Recovery Journey When it comes to addiction recovery, the path to healing involves more than just abstaining

Harnessing the Power of Community Support in Recovery
The journey to recovery from substance use disorder can be challenging, but it’s not a path anyone has to tread alone. One crucial element that

Unmasking the Pain: Recognizing the Signs of Addiction
Addiction is a complex and often hidden struggle, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Understanding its early signs can be the first step towards recovery and

Mental Illness and Substance Use: Understanding the Connection
Many patients at Intensive Treatment Systems (ITS) enter treatment expecting to feel better after stopping their illicit opiate use, however, what they sometimes experience is

Methadone: What you think you know and really don’t
Methadone has been around for decades and has been used for Heroin addiction since the 1960’s. Yet so many people still are unaware of Methadone

Designer Drugs: A flashy name for a knockoff product
The name Designer Drugs, sounds prestigious and exclusive like GUCCI or PRADA, however the reality is nowhere near as glamorous. Designer drugs are created in secret

When will the heroin epidemic end?
It seems these days you cannot open a newspaper or watch the news without seeing a story about someone overdosing on heroin or other opiates.

The Power of Hydration: why staying hydrated is the key to success when trying to stay healthy
Staying properly hydrated, especially in this Arizona heat is something most of know we should do. Hydration is important for the body and mind to

From Selfish to Self-Love: Self care is the key to success in recovery
It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness priority. It’s necessary. – Mandy Halo Selfish is a common

Postpartum Depression: Breaking the stigma and getting the truth
Having a baby is an exciting time in a women’s life filled with big changes and a lot of emotions. Feeling tired, anxious, and depressed

Providing Answers to the Opioid Epidemic
With Heroin and Opiate abuse aggressively sweeping the nation, the effects are devastating. Eighty-one people die each day in the United States from an opioid

Recovery and Diet: How the two go hand in hand
Addiction takes a major toll on a person’s body. It often leads to irregular eating habits and poor nutrition. Nutrients, vitamins and minerals provide the