How COVID-Related Stress Will Impact People with Substance Use Disorders in 2021
COVID-19’s impact on the world in 2020 is undeniable. In the United States alone, 16.8 million people have tested positive for the virus so far and more th
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How to Avoid Alcohol & Drugs Over the Holidays During COVID
People recovering from drug or alcohol addiction already have a lot to think about when the holidays roll around. Christmas and New Year’s Eve are some of
Young People Are More Likely to Use Drugs or Alcohol During the Holidays
The holiday season can evoke a wide range of emotions among individuals depending on their life experiences and struggles, from joy and relaxation to dread
How to Celebrate Halloween Safely in Recovery
This upcoming Halloween may be giving you anxiety if you’re recovering from alcoholism. Celebrating any holiday while sober can be challenging, as holidays
How Polysubstance Use Leads to Overdose
Many people who struggle with drug and alcohol addiction use more than one substance. Whether this use is intentional (mixing prescription painkillers with
Dax Shepard Opens Up About Addiction
Recovery is a choice you make each and every day, and it isn’t always easy. On his popular podcast, “Armchair Expert,” Dax Shepard gets candid about his ow
Decision Point Center Is Now In-Network with Ambetter/MHN
Decision Point Center has been changing lives since 2004, but we have not been doing it alone. We are lucky to partner with several different insurance com
Celebrating National Recovery Month
This September marks the 31st National Recovery Month in the United States. This observance period is held every year to educate Americans on how substance
Article in The New England Journal of Medicine Emphasizes the Importance of Ending Stigma in Addiction Treatment
An article by Dr. Nora D. Volkow, MD, Stigma and the Toll of Addiction, was published in The New England Journal of Medicine in April of 2020. The article
How Many Drugs Are Involved In Opioid Addiction and Recovery?
For those not struggling with opioid addiction, the terminology can be confusing. Why is heroin bad and methadone good? What drugs are helping and what dru
COVID-19 Pandemic Contributing to Worsening Opioid Crisis
The social and financial crises stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic are contributing to more overdoses, less accessible care, and an overall aggravation of
How to Talk to Your Kids About Addiction
Your Past Does Not Define You, But Your Story Can Help Your Children //A mother wrote into The Guardian’s “Ask Annalisa Barbieri” column with the following