Medically reviewed by: Dr. Peter Scheid, Medical Director Fentanyl withdrawal leads to intense physical symptoms, psychological issues, and strong cravings. Stopping the intake of fentanyl abruptly may be challenging for those who have become dependent on it and might require medical help to cope with the symptoms. To recover from fentanyl withdrawal, it is important […]

Medically reviewed by: Dr. Peter Scheid, Medical Director Once alcohol or drug use is starting to interfere with your well-being, personal relationships, job performance, or your ability to get through daily activities, figuring out the type of help you might need may seem daunting. One of the most frequent inquiries raised by people is: How […]

Medically reviewed by: Dr. Peter Scheid, Medical Director Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the evidence-based treatment of substance use disorder using FDA-approved medicines in conjunction with counseling, behavior therapy, and recovery support. Instead of focusing on willpower, the program considers the biological and psychological factors of addiction and allows an individual to strive towards full recovery. […]

Addiction shouldn’t be seen only as a lack of willpower or a poor decision. It is a complex disease that modifies the brain’s functioning. These modifications have repercussions for a person’s reasoning and emotions as well as for choosing and controlling his or her actions. Hence, many individuals find it difficult to stop abusing drugs […]

Objective This blog explains the stages of addiction recovery in clear and simple language. It is written for people who feel stuck in substance use and for families who are trying to understand what may happen next. Recovery can feel confusing in the beginning because a person may want change, but still feel afraid, ashamed, […]