Questioning Your Beliefs About Substance Use
John Gottman and Nan Silver are the authors of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. Their approach for couples wanting to improve relationships is based on a seven-week program focusing on the positive aspects of their partners and their current situation....
How to Avoid Opioid Use Relapse
First of all, plan to fail. I don’t want to sound pessimistic, but over 2.5 million Americans suffer from opioid use disorder, which contributed to over
Falling in Love with My Pillow (and Other Benefits of Sobriety)
Who doesn’t want a better night’s sleep? I know I do. It makes me feel more invigorated and ready to face the day without thinking, “When can I take a nap?” Oh, and coffee helps too. I have a friend—let’s call her Kayla. About a year ago, Kayla shared an article on...
Why Should I Use Naltrexone After I Get Off Suboxone®?
Not long ago we successfully detoxed a patient off Suboxone®. Sally (not her real name) started with oxycodone after surgery and when she developed a tolerance to these opioids, she turned to heroin. She used heroin for five years until she became pregnant and was put...
