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By
Jon Robert Hall

Today, I am releasing a song I wrote. It's the same day that, four years ago, I took my last pill. 

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By
John Purcell

Finding the right addiction treatment is essential for recovery. I am miraculously lucky, but many are not.

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As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, it’s never been a better time to get into a new podcast.

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By
Dr. Richard Chudacoff

Navigating addiction with a loved one has certainly affected the way I treat my patients.

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By
Renée Hodges

Addiction is a disease and it cannot be hidden away like a colony of lepers on an isolated island, shameful and out of sight. 

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Growing up is hard. But staying healthy shouldn’t be. 

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By
Jacqueline Filis

Begin treatment and meet your needs along the way.

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By
Courtney Gallo Hunter, VP, State Policy

As the federal settlement dollars begin to come in, we must ensure that this money is spent wisely.

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Accessing science-based addiction treatment just got a lot easier in Wisconsin.

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Four new addiction bills have passed. Here's what they'll achieve.

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By
Dean Dauphinais

During stressful times, it's important to take care of yourself—especially for caregivers.

A bar graph showing the research. For LGB high school students, their rate of use was 25% higher for alcohol and 62% higher for marijuana when compared to rates among their straight peers.

"In the face of one of the worst drug crises in the U.S. ever, these disparities are incredibly alarming and underscore the need for national prevention strategies to be LGBTQ-inclusive."

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Top Addiction & Recovery News  |  Week of Oct. 9, 2022

Cynthia English

When it comes to common women's health procedures, there ARE pain management alternatives.

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By
Matthew Stefanko

The Summit identified areas for future research. 

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