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Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025

Why Are Fewer People Seeking Help for Cannabis Use Disorder?

Cannabis is viewed far more favorably today than in the past. According to Pew Research, nearly 9 in 10 U.S. adults believe cannabis should be legal for either medical...
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Wednesday, October 15th, 2025

Change Feels Hard—Here’s How MET Can Help You Start Where You Are

When someone is wrestling with substance use disorder, one of the greatest barriers to change isn’t physical—it’s psychological. Feelings of ambivalence or uncertainty often stand in the way long...
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Friday, October 3rd, 2025

Why the “Work Hard, Play Hard” Culture Can Lead to Addiction

In today’s professional world, “work hard, play hard” has become almost a badge of honor. We hear it in offices, at networking events, and even in job descriptions that...
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Friday, September 26th, 2025

Managing Chronic Pain When You’re in Recovery for Prescription Drug Use

Recovering from prescription drug use is a life-changing step, but for many people, it doesn’t mean the pain that led to those prescriptions disappears. Whether it’s from an injury,...
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Thursday, September 25th, 2025

Navigating Friendships and Social Circles After Rehab

Completing treatment is a major milestone in recovery, but the journey doesn’t end when rehab does. Rebuilding your life after treatment is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding,...
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Thursday, September 18th, 2025

How to Balance Independence With Ongoing Support After Rehab

Completing treatment is a major accomplishment. You’ve put in the work, faced difficult emotions, and taken important steps toward building a healthier life. But when rehab ends, a new...
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Friday, August 29th, 2025

What Are Nitazenes and Why Are They So Concerning?

The opioid epidemic continues to evolve, and unfortunately, so do the substances fueling it. For the first time in years, fentanyl overdose deaths decreased, dropping by 27% between 2023...
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Friday, August 22nd, 2025

Cocaine’s Return to the Spotlight: What You Need to Know

Over the last few decades, opioids have dominated the conversation as some of the most dangerous and destructive drugs on the market. Since the epidemic began in 1999, more...
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Monday, August 18th, 2025

How Gene Therapy Could Help Treat Mental Health Disorders

Mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia affect millions of people worldwide. In the United States alone, 22.8% of adults experience a mental health disorder...
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Sunday, August 10th, 2025

The Growing Challenge of Social Anxiety Disorder—and Why It Matters

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) isn’t just shyness. It’s a deeply distressing condition, defined by intense fear or discomfort in social situations that lasts at least six months and significantly...
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