Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

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Need Help Now? Helpful Hotlines To Keep Handy

Finding help at the right time can make the difference. Here are some addiction and mental health hotlines that can provide help for you or your loved one.

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All Sober Cofounder Flora Nicholas on ‘I Have Today’ Show and Podcast

The platform's CEO opens up about her inspiration for creating All Sober, her goals for the All Sober community and more, in an interview with author and motivational speaker Diane Forster.

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Road Map to the First Five Years in Sobriety

The road ahead for someone newly sober may seem daunting at times, but it’s worth it. Here's a month-by-month guide on what to expect.

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Maintaining Sobriety Needs One Crucial Ingredient

In early recovery, few things are more crucial than creating a support system. Here's how and why to learn whom you can lean on in tough times, from family to sobriety groups.

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Answers to Common Questions About Drugs, Addiction and Where to Get Help

Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, explains the basics of addiction and where to get help, in this video.

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For Those Who Have Both Mental Health and Alcohol Addiction Issues

It’s not talked about enough: Alcohol addiction and mental health issues present a dual threat, each aggravating the other. But help exists and recovery is possible

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Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

The coexistence of mental health and substance use disorders is called co-occurring disorders. What are they?

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LGBTQ2SIA+ Addiction and Recovery Challenges, and the Future of Support Services

The group suffers from substance use disorder at two to three times the rate of heterosexual, cisgender populations. But there's hope in the future of support services.

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Diet, Nutrition and Substance Use Disorder

Science shows that a healthy diet with plenty of nutrients can boost your recovery from addiction. Check out the study.

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Caring for People Who Use Drugs

In this video, people who use drugs, people in recovery, and harm reduction professionals impart advice to health professionals caring for people who use drugs.

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Understanding Treatment Options

Deciding to find treatment is the first step to recovery from addiction — and a happy, healthy future! Read this guide to detox, inpatient and outpatient programs to get started.

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Listen to Yourself for Signs of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

Your body typically alerts you when something is wrong. Pick up the call, and get started on addiction recovery.

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