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Naomi looks for the useful connection a person can make close to home. She covers local support groups, community resources, and questions about meeting formats, accessibility, and what a service does or doesn't provide. Her writing is welcoming without assuming every group will suit every reader. She likes to leave people with a clearer idea of whom to contact and what to ask before attending.
10 articles · All articles
Addiction · October 8, 2026 · 8 min read
If opioid cravings continue during medication treatment, contact your prescriber rather than changing medication on your own. Learn what to share, ways to stay safer, and when to get urgent help.
Addiction · October 8, 2026 · 8 min read
Taking medication for opioid use disorder as prescribed does not, by itself, mean someone is addicted or cannot be in recovery. Learn how addiction, physical dependence, and tolerance differ—and how to raise concerns with a prescriber.
Addiction · October 8, 2026 · 9 min read
If you used opioids while taking buprenorphine, check for overdose danger and reconnect with your prescriber. Learn what to share, what not to change alone, and how to find ongoing support.
Addiction · October 8, 2026 · 10 min read
Learn how to recognize a possible opioid overdose, call for emergency help, and understand naloxone’s role. After that, find safe steps for withdrawal and continuing care.
Recovery · August 23, 2026 · 12 min read
Sober living after opioid rehab can give you a routine, but it is not a required step or a swap for treatment. This guide helps you compare housing, check medication policies, plan costs, and get ready for a safer move.
Addiction · August 21, 2026 · 10 min read
If you had a drink while using a drug for alcohol use disorder, get advice made for you. Do not guess how the two mix. Find out what to do, when to get emergency help, and what to say when you call.
Addiction · August 21, 2026 · 9 min read
Find out what opioid withdrawal may feel like. See how the timing can shift. Learn when to get urgent help. Also read what medical withdrawal management can do, and what it cannot.
Addiction · August 3, 2026 · 11 min read
Help for teens with alcohol issues comes in different forms. These go from outpatient care to residential treatment and medically supervised withdrawal care. This page shows how to pick a next step, see if a program fits, and plan for ongoing support.
Treatment · July 4, 2026 · 13 min read
Alcohol treatment for older adults can include different settings and supports based on health, safety, and personal needs. Learn what to ask about treatment, Medicare, urgent concerns, and continuing care.
Addiction · June 27, 2026 · 10 min read
Learn how acamprosate may support abstinence, what research says about its benefits, and which safety questions to raise with a prescriber.