Opioid use before and during pregnancy has increased dramatically in the last few years just like in the general population. The good news is that mothers with opioid use disorder can have a healthy pregnancy if managed effectively during this time. Learning more about pregnant and breastfeeding women and methadone can help keep more mothers […]
Prescription drugs are useful for many of us. We need them to help recover from surgery, fractures and breaks, anxiety, and many other medical issues. However, there are certain drugs which tend to make people more vulnerable to dependence. There is surely a crisis in our country at the moment. Watch out for signs you
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Staying positive through substance use disorder recovery takes a village. It starts with the person who is recovering, but it takes a team of supportive friends, loved ones, and professionals willing to help.
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Many of us have family or friends who drink too much alcohol or have become addicted to some illegal substance. We wonder how this happened and was there something we could have done to prevent it. Was this person prone to this disorder, just weak, or was it something else? Are substance abuse disorders genetic?
