My Experience as a Peer Support Specialist

September 26, 2022

This is where peer support comes in. Receiving guidance from someone who’s walked a similar path and come out on the other side can help improve an individual’s outlook and

Peer Supporters in Recovery from Substance Use Disorder (SUD): Who Are They?

September 12, 2022

Peer supporters, such as myself, will assist their recovery journey in an entirely different way. What is a peer supporter and what can they offer someone seeking recovery?

Breaking Down the Myths and Realities of Substance Use Disorders

August 30, 2022

Now more than ever, we must adapt our strategies to combating SUD to reflect the challenges of addiction – not the myths.
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We Need to Fix the SUD Screening Gap

July 27, 2022

The Troubling History of Substance Use Disorder Our relationship with substances has been documented for centuries. Many substances, including opium, cannabis, cocaine, and alcohol were used for medicinal and religious
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The Essential Role of Peer Support for SUD Recovery

May 26, 2022

The path from initiating treatment for addiction can feel lonely and frightening. To help, many organizations are partnering with individuals who have gone through treatment themselves to ensure that new
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Peer Support for Starting Treatment for SUD

May 23, 2022

No matter how you look at them, the numbers surrounding Substance Use Disorder aren’t good – and they’re getting worse.  It’s estimated that fewer than one in ten people with
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How Peer Support and Technology Can Support Those in Recovery

April 8, 2022

The pandemic created the perfect storm of conditions for increased substance abuse. Learn how technology and peer support can benefit those in recovery.
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Opioid Settlements: How to Optimize the Expected Funds to Reduce the SUD Crisis

January 11, 2022

More people are dying from drug overdoses than ever. Here are our top tips for addressing the substance abuse crisis.
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Addressing Substance Use Disorder and Smoking Cessation Effectively

December 30, 2021

More people are dying from drug overdoses than ever. Here are our top tips for addressing the substance abuse crisis.
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Substance Use and the Holidays

December 13, 2021

The holidays are challenging for individuals with Substance Use Disorder. Why is this, and how can we help?
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The Drug Crisis Is at Its Worst — and We Need to Act

December 9, 2021

More people are dying from drug overdoses than ever. Here are our top tips for addressing the substance abuse crisis.
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SUD and Maternal Mortality

November 10, 2021

Opioid use disorder has increased by 4x among pregnant individuals since 1999