The article breaks down the continuum of care for mental health and addiction treatment, differentiating between Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and standard Outpatient Therapy.…
Read moreThe Dopey podcast, created by Mountainside alumni Dave and Chris, provides a raw, unfiltered, and often hilarious take on addiction and recovery, initially focusing on “war stories” but…
Read moreThe article discusses the pervasive stigma surrounding addiction, which is rooted in cultural views, media portrayals, and judgmental language, and how this stigma creates significant barriers to recovery,…
Read moreReturning to work after drug and alcohol treatment is a crucial step for long-term recovery, offering financial stability and purpose. This guide emphasizes understanding legal rights like FMLA…
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Drug and alcohol harm reduction is a compassionate, evidence-based public health strategy focused on minimizing the negative consequences associated with substance use, accepting individuals regardless of their current…
Read moreThe article discusses the shift in addiction medicine and treatment terminology from MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) to MOUD (Medications for Opioid Use Disorder) and MAUD (Medications for Alcohol Use…
Read moreSobriety fatigue is a common, profound state of exhaustion encompassing physical, emotional, and cognitive symptoms that occurs in early recovery as the brain and body recalibrate after substance…
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