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Employers must make “reasonable accommodations” for attending treatment. For example, they must provide an altered work schedule for appointments or meetings.

Addiction is a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive substance seeking and use, regardless of the consequences.

An intervention is a critical part of the recovery journey for many suffering from substance use disorder (SUD).

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to address their alcohol use disorder. It works through a 12-Step process based on spirituality and connecting with others with substance use disorder.

Tinley Park, a Chicago suburb, recently approved a ban on the use of an herbal substance called Kratom.

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use and may be pregnant, it’s important to understand exactly how pregnancy and addiction intersect.

The difference between self-care lies in future investment. Are you living in the moment, or are you building a healthier future for yourself? If you aren’t sure, follow these steps—they’ll guide you as you reconsider your self-care process.

Sharing your story can be a powerful way to take control of your recovery narrative by reframing it to focus on personal growth.

Understanding the risks of relapse and the underlying causes is critical for creating effective prevention strategies and supporting long-term recovery efforts.

Self-care is not indulgence in unhealthy behaviors. It feels good to binge drink, overeat, or shop for a little while. But these activities give people a chance to delay actually treating problems. Worse, some “self-care” is an unhealthy coping mechanism with lifelong consequences. 

First responders can experience extreme stress during a crisis, which can build and lead to burnout or secondary traumatic stress. 

Nothing can take away the pain of losing a child to an overdose, but you are not alone. This guide offers ideas and resources to help you through the grieving process.