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Individual reflecting on recovery and the impact of substance use disorder on brain health.
Addictions

How Does Substance Use Disorder Affect the Brain?

Substance use disorder changes brain chemistry, decision-making and the reward system. Learn how SUD affects the brain and how recovery can help it heal.

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Two men in casual meeting discussing addiction recovery at table with beverages and notebooks.
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.
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.
Healthcare professional's hands displaying interconnected medical icons representing treatment and recovery services.
Addictions

Treatment vs. Recovery: Reframing what Real Recovery from Opioid Addiction Looks Like

To achieve real recovery, we need to change how we define goals in treatment and we need to see Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) from the patient’s perspective.