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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 use status. Unlike traditional recovery that often requires complete abstinence, harm reduction…

Qigong is an ancient Chinese wellness practice that nourishes the mind, body, and spirit. How can qigong help recovery from addiction?

Despite its success rate, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), is still considered controversial in the field of addiction treatment. Some believe that treating addiction with medications such as Suboxone simply replaces one addiction with another.

Mindfulness and gratitude can help you manifest positivity in the upcoming year and beyond. Learn more about the benefits of gratitude and goal-setting here.

The 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 Disorder). This change emphasizes that medication is a primary, evidence-based treatment for…

The sober-curious movement is transforming college culture by encouraging Gen Z students to question their relationship with alcohol, leading to a measurable decline in drinking habits among the younger generation. This shift provides an opportunity for campuses to move beyond…

The quality of a person's recovery journey is more meaningful than the length of time one spends in sobriety. Find out more.

Nurturing physical well-being is crucial for people recovering from addiction. Discover the role of nutrition in recovery and which foods are most recommended.

Sobriety 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 use. It is caused by complex neurological changes like a “hypodopaminergic state,”…

Discover how the Wharf Rats are creating a safer space for music lovers in recovery who might have avoided concerts out of fear of endangering their sobriety.