“Something clicked, and for the first time, I felt hopeful” — Morgan’s Story of Hope
This Story of Hope features Morgan, a daughter and a mother, who fell victim to addiction when she started using MDMA at age 14.
“It amazes me how far we’ve come” — Brittany’s Story of Hope
This Story of Hope features Brittany, who fell victim to addiction when she was just 15 after trying meth with some friends in attempt to escape her problems.
“I’m the strongest person I know” — Sarah’s Story of Hope
This Story of Hope features Sarah, who fell victim to addiction when she was 27 after being prescribed pain pills for her hysterectomy.
“I feel better. I look better. I live better.” — Heather’s Story of Hope
This Story of Hope features Heather, a wife and a mother, who fell victim to addiction after being prescribed pain pills for a traumatic spinal cord injury.
“Coronavirus is the reason I went into recovery”
Recovery from addiction is always a challenge, but in the midst of a pandemic, the climb is steeper in some respects. We celebrate those who are thriving in recovery despite the extra challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis.
“Before recovery, I was a recluse. Now I’m a social butterfly.”
A self-described “wild child” born in the 1970s, Rebecca, 49, used all kinds of drugs for years — weed, cocaine, prescription opioids. But in her mid-30s, the slow rollercoaster became a high-speed train destined to derail.
“I need help”: 5 People Who Summoned the Courage to Seek Treatment for Opioid Addiction
No matter what brought them to Ideal Option, patients in treatment have one thing in common: They feel an incredible sense of relief, a huge weight lifted, and feel proud of their life in recovery.
“I got brave and made the call”: Telemedicine Allows for Opioid Addiction Treatment from Home
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government has lifted restrictions on the use of virtual appointments for new patients seeking medication assisted treatment (MAT).
“Life gets better and more beautiful”: The 3 Stages of Recovery from Addiction
Here’s a closer look at what each stage of recovery feels like, from the perspective of Ideal Option patients.
Redefining “Relapse”: 4 Strategies for Rebounding from Opioid Setbacks
Virtually everyone in recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD) has relapse stories. That’s because OUD is a disease of brain chemistry: Over time, opioid addiction rewires the brain in a way that will override good intentions, determination, and gains made in recovery.