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Awareness and Stigma

Why Some States Are Banning Kratom

Learn why states are banning kratom, what Tennessee’s new law means and what you should know about kratom risks, dependence and withdrawal.

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Awareness and Stigma

Celebrating National Recovery Month

Celebrate the power of recovery, treatment and support. Learn more about National Recovery Month, its impact and ways you can get involved.
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Medications

How Does Buprenorphine Treat Opioid Use Disorder?

What is buprenorphine? Learn more about the FDA-approved medication and how it works in treating opioid use disorder.
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Addictions

Breaking the Stigma of Addiction and Recovery

Discover how stigma impacts addiction treatment and recovery. Learn practical ways we can all help build a more supportive, compassionate community.
Front desk of a BHG treatment center highlighting the clinic's role in providing safe methadone treatment for opioid addiction.
Medications

How Methadone Supports Opioid Recovery

Methadone helps manage opioid withdrawal and reduce cravings. Discover how this treatment supports long-term recovery and improves stability.
Image of a doctor or physician writing a prescription for naltrexone to help treat opioid or alcohol addiction.
Medications

Naltrexone Explained: Benefits, Side Effects and What to Expect

Thinking about naltrexone treatment? Learn more about how this FDA-approved medication works, its benefits, side effects and what to expect.
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Awareness and Stigma

7 Common Myths about Medication-Assisted Treatment

Common myths about MAT can keep people from getting help. Learn the facts about medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.
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Awareness and Stigma

Celebrating National Nurses Week

National Nurses Week is a time to thank the nurses who change lives. Learn why this celebration matters and how it honors their impact.
A blurred image of a clinical hallway, symbolizing treatment and recovery through medication-assisted treatment that includes medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), counseling and support services.
Behavioral Health Group

MAT vs MOUD: What’s the Difference?

MAT vs MOUD have key differences. Learn what each term means, how they relate to opioid addiction treatment and why the distinction matters. 
Healthcare provider holding prescription bottle with medications during opioid addiction treatment consultation.
Medications

Common Medications Used in Medication-Assisted Treatment

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved three medications to treat OUD — methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone.
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Treatment and Recovery

How To Navigate the Holidays in Addiction Recovery

The holidays can bring up challenges for people in addiction recovery. Discover tips on how to stay committed to recovery while enjoying the festivities.
A large group gathering holding candle lights, symbolizing remembrance for those who died from drug and alcohol misuse on International Overdose Awareness Day.
Addictions

International Overdose Awareness Day: Understanding and Preventing Overdose

Overdose is preventable. Learn more about International Overdose Awareness Day, the signs of overdose, and how to take action to save a life.
Nurse in blue scrubs smiling with arms crossed, Nurses Week 2024 banner highlighting qualities like empathy and knowledge.
Behavioral Health Group

Celebrating National Nurses Week 2024

Meet our BHG nurses and read their stories about compassion, recovery support and the path that led them to nursing.