Replacements for Alcohol
So you want to cut down on or quit your drinking. Great! But what do you replace it with? People drink for a lot of
Alaine Sepulveda
Alaine Sepulveda is a content strategist in recovery from alcohol. She believes that engaging people and sharing stories with them allows us to spread knowledge, and to help others in the path to recovery. She holds an MA in Communication Studies from New Mexico State University.
Adam’s Story
Adam’s recovery journey hasn’t run smoothly. He’s had to navigate grief, health crises, and a global pandemic. But with support, he’s made it to nine years of recovery.
College Drinking Harm Reduction
As college students return to school, some are worrying about whether or not to drink. Here are some tips for avoiding or managing alcohol.
Celebrating National Recovery Month
National Recovery Month promotes and supports people in recovery, evidence-based treatment, and providers and recovery communities.
Hope and Action on Overdose Awareness Day
Overdose is scary and dangerous, but opioid overdose is preventable. Let’s take a hopeful look at International Overdose Awareness Day.
Suboxone Doctors Who Take Wellpoint (Amerigroup)
Do you have Wellpoint (Amerigroup) and need a Suboxone doctor? Here are some tips to help you find one.
Stacy’s Story
With the shame of being a mother in opioid addiction behind her and the love and support of her family ahead of her, Stacy found recovery.
Recovery Terms in 12-step and Clinical Groups
It’s uncomfortable when we don’t understand the terms our recovery friends are using. Here are some common recovery phrases, so you feel like part of the group.
Does Amerigroup Cover Suboxone?
Amerigroup (now Wellpoint) provides Medicaid and Medicare coverage for millions. Do they cover Suboxone treatment for opioid use disorder?
Destiny’s Story
After relapses, multiple ODs, and an arrest, Destiny thought opioids had destroyed her life. In recovery, she has rebuilt it into something she is passionate about.
A Helpful Tool for Getting through Cravings
Cravings are normal in addiction recovery, but they and uncomfortable and can derail you. The DEADS tool is a useful resource to help you get through cravings.
The Risks of Buying Naltrexone Online Without a Prescription
Naltrexone seems like such a low-risk medication. Are there really risks to buying naltrexone online without a prescription?
Can Any Doctor Prescribe Suboxone?
Ready to start Suboxone? Here is some information to help clear up your confusion about who can prescribe Suboxone.
Suboxone Tastes Bad: Tips to Cope With the Flavor
For a lot of people, Suboxone tastes bad. Here’s a round-up of ways people get past the taste so they don’t miss a dose.
Deciding to Get Help: Stages of Change
Addiction recovery is a process of change and often happens a little at a time, like in this six-stage model of behavior change.
Getting Treatment for Hepatitis C in Addiction Recovery
Treating hepatitis C is effective and safe. Here are answers to many questions about getting treatment for hepC in addiction recovery.
