Another study finding that harm reduction policies have the greatest impact on saving lives by reducing #overdose deaths. #addiction #opioids www.recoveryanswers.org/research-pos...

"This has never happened," said Dr. Ryan Marino, a toxicologist and emergency room physician who studies #addiction at Case Western Reserve University. "There has never been an #overdose through skin contact or accidentally inhaling #fentanyl." www.npr.org/2023/05/16/1...

Every dollar spent on #addiction treatment, housing, #harmreduction and mental health saves several in justice costs, emergency care and lost productivity. Every dollar spent on enforcement yields almost no measurable reduction in drug use or overdoses. #crime www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

"Social connection [] boosts serotonin, steadies cortisol, and restores activity in areas of the brain like prefrontal cortex []. The very systems that addiction hijacks can, with community, be recruited for resilience." #recoveryposse #wedorecover #soberlife www.statnews.com/2025/11/04/a...

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Among other topics, deep discussion of my pre-drug use childhood in this Salty Ginger #podcast. #addiction #WeDoRecover www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9fr...

Numerous studies show that self-stigma, absorbed from societal stigma about #addiction, leads to depression, psychological distress, low self-esteem, low self-efficacy, and decreased help-seeking, ultimately impeding recovery efforts. #recoveryposse #opioids www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

I went through a chunk of this CDC website about #teens, mental health, and unhealthy drug use, and it looks useful for #parents, in particular. #addiction www.cdc.gov/free-mind/pa...

I believe I can't safely consume drugs (including alcohol). I don't conclude, though, that I am forever an addict. And certainly this is not the essence of who I am. Which is why I stopped identifying myself that way in meetings at 6 months sober. #recoveryposse #AddictionRecovery

I don't argue with people trying moderation, but instead encourage setting a specific plan and being honest if they can't do it: "[R]esearch shows that attempting moderation often still leads to abstinence, since failures at cutting back help people realize they need to quit." @maiasz.bsky.social

The "becoming a judge" part of my story is unusual. Unfortunately, the "child abuse led to childhood #addiction" part is not. #recoveryposse #Trauma

To reduce harmful drug use among #teens, improve kid’s abilities to cope with stress. These interventions decrease reward discounting, resulting in increased high school completion rates, and other signs of valuing distant rewards -- Neuroscientist Keith Humphreys, Stanford #addiction #parents

Reassuring blog about fun in #sobriety. #recoveryposse #addiction www.recoveringself.com/happiness/so...

As far back as I can remember, I had #anxiety symptoms. Counting behaviors, superstitious beliefs, and perfectionism as just a few examples. #trauma #ptsdrecovery

Recovery isn’t a one size fits all and a person must tailor their recovery to who they are (been an addictions counselor for almost 30 years). It was refreshing to see her share some of the alternative (not mainstream) behaviors and actions that worked for her - Shelley, Goodreads a.co/d/1TQx6OS

This is long but it's a detailed explanation of the Mayo Clinic's protocols for treating opioid use disorders and chronic pain, including emphasizing the important role of medications for OUD. #harmreduction #addiction #opioids www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#Trauma can be the cause of perfectionism and overwork. That's part of how I responded to my extensive trauma history. Did this help me excel at a top 10 law school and become a judge? Yes. Did it often make me miserable with anxiety? Also yes. #recoveryposse #PTSDWarrior

Interesting piece by the parent of someone struggling with #addiction, including love them now so you're in place to help them when they're ready. #recoveryposse #motherslove momsforallpaths.substack.com/p/i-stopped-...

For those taking medications for alcohol or opioid use disorders, in LifeRing Secular Recovery we consider this sober. So you are welcome in our meetings and don't have to hide this.

Early but encouraging study: By tweaking 1 component that helps control dopamine levels, the biological process that reinforces cocaine-seeking behaviors was blocked, which could lead to a medication to help overcome cocaine abuse #addiction #recoveryposse #harmreduction news.vcu.edu/article/2025...

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Studies show resisting drug use is based on specific brain networks, which can be strengthened through cognitive-behavioral therapy, non-invasive brain stimulation, mindfulness therapy, memory-suppression techniques, medications, or neurosurgical interventions www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/addi...

Good overview of teen drug use how to reduce #addiction risk by discouraging experimentation or encouraging delayed initiation. #recoveryposse #Parents psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/...

I do believe that #sobriety is the basis of all my happiness. My severe meth addiction convinces me I can't safely pick up again. And my fabulous life reinforces every day that there's too much to lose to take the chance. #recoveryposse #wedorecover

This brief cognitive-behavioral program focuses on building personality-specific skills and self-efficacy to reduce a youth's need to use substances to cope with interpersonal or intrapersonal challenges associated with each personality trait. #teens #Parents psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/...

"It has been my experience that to understand oneself, to love oneself once again, the recovering addict must address the root causes that led him to seek the false promise of addiction. This is where the real work begins." Mark Lefebvre a.co/d/7Bkppbo

This is related to Adverse Childhood Experiences scores, but uses different terminology and has a somewhat different focus. #trauma #ptsd #anxiety developingchild.harvard.edu/key-concept/...

In the depths of my #addiction, I would "brag" that I'd never even tried to quit! To which my drug using friends would laugh. The reality was I didn't think I could because my #Trauma pain was so severe. I'm glad I eventually tried and succeeded. #RecoveryPosse

When I joined a therapy group of women with trauma histories, I learned there that certain characteristics and behaviors I thought were inherent to who I was were, instead, trauma responses. Understanding this helped me change and become more true to my authentic self. #recoveruposse #Women

Our brains change constantly. Among the most powerful ideas in recent neuroscience is the discovery that neuroplasticity correlates with specific brain changes, and that these changes are majorly influenced by our daily decisions. - Dr. Austin Perlmutter #recoveryposse #wedorecover #soberlife

There's a growing push to increase criminal penalties for drugs to address the #overdose crisis. But, consistent with broader literature on penalties for drug use, increasing criminal penalties for #fentanyl possession did not decrease such overdoses. #addiction jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Today, we know that starting trauma/ptsd therapy at the same time you start addiction treatment is the best approach. Still, it is true that without #sobriety (for those of us with a substance use disorder), most can't resolve the damage from the abuse. #trauma #ptsd

Most of us do recover from our addiction, which information isn't well-publicized. I often share the success data when I speak, to reassure and encourage.

In this #podcast, Ari Block and I discuss many topics, including how taking control of my #addiction recovery gave me the skills to handle all of life. #RecoveryPosse www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuvD...

Concise piece about the particular challenges #women face as to obtaining #addiction treatment, and changes that could be made to address those obstacles: #recoveryposse msmagazine.com/2025/09/29/s...

Interesting article about how #mentalhealth impacts employee performance and how to create a supportive workplace. #anxiety #PTSDAwareness theconversation.com/why-employee...

I'm happy for those of you who only were told about 12-steps and recovered because that program worked for you. At the same time, I'm grateful to my younger self for taking the initiative to find options that fit me better. #recoveryposse #addiction #sobriety

I was [] taken by the very vivid and descriptive writing the author utilized in communicating her story. I was then blown away by the honesty and grit. Very powerful [and shows] that we can all overcome our trauma's, obstacles, and hurdles . - DD, Amazon Reviewer #memoir #quitlit a.co/d/a4CuChr

Good overview of how we should approach national drug policy, including expanded access to treatment and #harmreduction. www.rstreet.org/commentary/s...

This article is a good overview of the studies on the health impact of #alcohol, including for those who drink moderately. The overall message is that less is better, even for those without an alcohol use disorder/#addiction. #healthylifestyle www.msn.com/en-us/health...

Good neurological explanation of alcohol's impacts on the brain and the recovery process. #recoveryposse #alcohol #addiction medium.com/@sober-ish/d...

This is a great podcast. Thanks for your good work @mhartblay.bsky.social

The "what didn't kill you makes you stronger" ideology irritates me. First, abuse does kill many people, through suicide, addiction, etc. Second, surviving often leaves you with many issues, at least until you get the help you need to heal. #trauma #recoveryposse #MentalHealth

While of opioid use disorders costs increased in the past 4 years, this @pewresearch.org summary is useful and reinforces the savings if we provided affordable, accessible treatment: $35B health care, $15B criminal justice, $92B lost productivity - per year. #addiction www.pew.org/en/research-...

New report by Drug Policy Org about what we've learned and which policies should be implemented in regard to legalized #cannabis. #harmreduction #recoveyrposse drugpolicy.org/resource/mar...

It's not that every day in #addiction recovery is good. It's that we learn to handle the challenges that arise better. And we don't learn not to create avoidable problems for ourselves. #recoveryposse #wedorecover

Forming positive habits is part of any recovery foundation, including for #addiction. This is how the brain rewires. It's also 1 reason #sobriety gets easier with practice. #recoverypossse

I think of this in regard to medications for opioid and #alcohol addictions: "Using something where the benefits outweigh the side effects certainly is not #addiction . . . I call that treatment." Dr. John Winkelman, Psychiatrist, Harvard Medical School #harmreduction

Children taught psychosocial skills (problem solving, decision-making, interpersonal skills, stress management, etc.), without any mention of drug use, still use drugs less. World Health Organization #teens #ParentingTips #addiction