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Frederick Shegog is the child of a woman in addiction recovery. Here’s what she taught him about parenting in recovery before she died.
Summer vacation … there’s something magical and nostalgic about the mere words. And we can have even more fun traveling in recovery than we had in active addiction. A trip where we can remember all the cool stuff we’ve done and seen, with no hangovers or dopesickness, without the constant
Before I quit drinking, I mean really quit drinking, I wasn’t convinced I needed to quit drinking. I thought maybe, possibly, there was a slight chance I should but I wasn’t convinced. So I found myself looking online at quizzes or lists of warning signs that could help me determine
The ability to stay in recovery and be a father is not an easy feat, and not something to take lightly. For these three fathers in recovery, the best Father’s Day gift is the ability to be present for their children.
Does Horizon BCBS require prior authorization for a Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) treatment in New Jersey? If you’ve ever had to wait for prior authorization to get treatment or to fill a prescription, you know that it’s a pain at the best of times. And when you’re struggling with cravings or withdrawal
Elizabeth Brico shares her personal experiences with both methadone and buprenorphine, which she took at different points in her recovery.
People who identify as LGBTQIA+ face a number of health risks, including an increased risk of developing substance use disorders. Despite this reality, the queer population is largely underserved in terms of specific addiction recovery resources that are identity- and sexuality-affirming and tailored to the challenges facing them. A physician
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