“Where I’m at in my life — it’s a miracle” — Jane’s Story of Hope
This Story of Hope features Jane, now 4 years in recovery, who fell victim to opioid addiction when she received a prescription for back pain.
Nitazines: The “Next Wave” in Dangerous Street Drugs?
First came fentanyl. Then xylazine, aka “tranq,” a veterinary sedative. Will nitazines, a dangerous new class of synthetic opioid, infiltrate the drug supply next?
“Our theory is, it’s just a matter of time,” says Brian Dawson, M.D., an addiction medicine specialist and Chief Medical Officer for Ideal Option. “We could be looking at the very beginning of a nitazine wave.”
“I was like a zombie” — Brian’s Story of Hope
This Story of Hope features Brian, now 9 years in recovery, who fell victim to opioid addiction when coping with his low self-esteem.
California Sober: Genuine Recovery Alternative or Slippery Slope?
“California sober” offers a controversial path to recovery, allowing marijuana use while avoiding other drugs. Its effectiveness varies, but for some, it’s a valuable tool.
In the Fentanyl Era, What’s the Best Medication for Opioid Addiction: Buprenorphine, Methadone, or Naltrexone?
The FDA has approved three medications for the treatment of OUD: methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. But which of the three government-approved medications works best?
“You never know what someone’s going through” — Cass’s Story of Hope
This Story of Hope features Cass, now 5 years in recovery, who fell victim to addiction around age 12 when she contracted encephalitis and meningitis and began smoking weed and taking opioids to experience relief.
“I can’t believe I missed out on so much” — Taylor’s Story of Hope
This Story of Hope features Taylor, now over 3 years in recovery, who fell victim to alcohol and opioid addiction after being prescribed Percocet for his multiple foot surgeries.
“I’ve come so far. I will not jeopardize that.” — Antoinette’s Story of Hope
This Story of Hope features Antoinette, now 9 years in recovery, who fell victim to addiction in her early thirties when she was prescribed Percocet for leg and back pain.
“Give yourself grace, and recovery is possible” — Aria’s Story of Hope
This Story of Hope features Aria, now 3 years in recovery, who fell victim to addiction in high school when she was introduced to marijuana, cocaine, MDMA, and LSD.
“I feel joy in my heart that I haven’t felt in a long time” — Michelle’s Story of Hope
This Story of Hope features Michelle, who fell victim to opioid addiction in her thirties when her husband started using Percoset and she tried it, too.