There is something that happens to people when they arrive in the Arizona desert for the first time. The noise quiets. The sky opens up. And something internal, some coil of tension that many have been carrying for years, begins to loosen. For people in addiction recovery, that shift is not incidental. It can be…
by Sarah Glass Opioid overdoses and related emergency room visits are common statistics shared in the telling of the story of the nation’s opioid crisis. Sapphire Community Health (SCH), a community-based primary and behavioral health center in Hamilton, focuses on the number of people in treatment working to recover from addiction. Over 400 patients utilize…
College is often described as a time of growth, independence, and opportunity. For many young adults, it is also the first time they face overwhelming academic pressure, social expectations, financial stress, and major life transitions all at once. While most students navigate those challenges successfully, others find themselves struggling with something far more difficult: substance…
A local nonprofit was provisionally awarded $27 million last week to construct a 100-bed substance-use disorder treatment center in Arvin, an ambitious project for the small organization. If awarded the grant, Hope in the Valley — which so far has focused primarily on overdose education and prevention — would be responsible for the construction and…
Credit: Unsplash+ The opioid crisis has been one of the most serious public health challenges in recent decades. Opioids include prescription pain medicines as well as illegal drugs like heroin and fentanyl. While these drugs can be useful for treating pain, they are also highly addictive. Many people who start using opioids for medical reasons…
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Alexandru Rogobete, the Minister of Health, announced the launch of a working group that will develop a national program dedicated to addictions, at a time when authorities recognize Romania’s major delay in addressing this phenomenon. The statement was made on the occasion of the inauguration of the CREAATiV center – the Center for Recovery, Education…
The legislation that would underpin the Sask. government’s forced addictions treatment plan has yet to pass, but money has been allocated in this week’s budget for the first phase. According to Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr, that phase involves opening the province’s first such facility in North Battleford. Read more: She said that…
Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are loosening homeowners insurance requirements in an effort to lower one of the “hidden costs” of homeownership. The Federal Housing Finance Agency, which regulates Fannie and Freddie, said the mortgage giants would now accept mortgages from homeowners with a leaner type of insurance that covers only the current…
Eating disorder treatment programs in New Jersey can feel overwhelming for someone who is already exhausted from constantly battling thoughts about food and control. Many people describe the moment of seeking help as sitting outside a treatment center, hands shaking, telling themselves they will just “ask a few questions” before leaving. That moment matters because…
