Opioid use, misuse, and overdose deaths have risen dramatically since 1999. In 2017, opioid misuse was declared a public health emergency, and the US government has launched several programs to address the crisis. But what are opioids and why are they so dangerous?
Commissioner Randall Liberty talks about the programs he's put into Maine prisons and jails to provide supportive interventions like Medication Assisted Treatment to reduce opioid overdoses and recidivism.
When one person struggles with substance use, it affects the whole family, which means the whole family needs help. This infographic shares why self-care is important and where families can go for support.
The consequences of substance misuse and addiction can be catastrophic in the workplace. However, the recovery friendly workplace movement offers new hope — and a new blueprint — for providing construction workers in recovery with the support they need to stay healthy.
Families are profoundly impacted by a loved one's substance misuse, and all family members deserve professional guidance no matter where they are in the recovery journey. Youturn Health involves the entire family in the recovery journey with resources and coaching designed especially for family members affected by mental health, substance misuse, or suicidal ideation.