by Lucas Fernandez | Jan 6, 2023
There are certain things people in recovery wish you knew to facilitate a greater understanding and empathy. Recovery from addiction is a long and difficult process, but it is possible. People in recovery face many challenges, both in their journey to sobriety...
by Lucas Fernandez | Sep 1, 2022
Painkillers are intended to help people with a medical need cope with temporary or chronic pain. Synthetic opioids are among the strongest painkillers available and can act as powerful sedatives. Some common, infamous drugs like morphine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone...
by Lucas Fernandez | Nov 10, 2021
Battling addiction is a lifelong process that takes daily strength and determination. Difficult choices and conversations have to be met head-on with honesty, bravery, and self-love for recovery to be successful and sustainable. On top of that, recovering addicts have...
by Lucas Fernandez | Sep 23, 2021
Drug overdoses are a tragic epidemic that has been sweeping across the country and affecting the lives of many for years now. Currently, a dangerous drug known as fentanyl has been found being laced with a variety of common illegal drugs that are often bought and sold...
by Lucas Fernandez | Jun 11, 2021
Substance use disorder (SUD) is a disease, not a moral weakness. The sooner we understand and treat it as such, the sooner more people will have access to the necessary treatment. To help more people get the treatment they need, we must learn to think of SUD as we...