7 Signs You Might Benefit from Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Seven signs medication-assisted treatment may be right for you. A board-certified addiction medicine physician explains how MAT works and who it suits.
Teen’s health and Prescription Drug Misuse: What to Know
Which prescription medicines teenagers misuse, where they get hold of them, and the warning signs worth acting on. A physician guide for parents.
Outpatient Rehab for Addiction: A Step-by-Step Guide
Outpatient rehab lets you heal without leaving your job or family. Learn how structured outpatient programs work and who they are best suited for.
Exploring the Impact of Cannabis on Teen Health
Discover the impact of cannabis on teen health and understand the dangers of vaping and nicotine addiction. Get insights for a healthier tomorrow.
What Is a Recovery Coach? Coach vs Therapist vs Sponsor
A recovery coach helps you stay engaged in recovery between appointments. How the role differs from a therapist, a sponsor and a physician.
How to Build a Relapse Prevention Plan That Works
A relapse prevention plan works because you wrote it while you were well. The five parts, and why one page beats three.
HALT: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired — and What It Misses
HALT is a ten-second self-check used in recovery. What each state means, how to use it, and the honest limits of the evidence behind it.
Urge Surfing: How to Ride Out a Craving Without Giving In
Urge surfing is a mindfulness technique for riding out cravings. What the research really shows, how to do it, and when it is not enough.
Relapse Triggers: How to Find Yours and Plan For Them
Triggers are not the problem — not knowing yours is. How to map internal and external triggers, and build a response before you need it.
Early Signs of Relapse: What to Watch For and What to Do
Relapse is a process, not a moment. The early signs, the three stages, and what to do when you notice them — from an addiction medicine physician.