All the latest news and information about substance use disorders. Plus, information and encouragement on your path to recovery. We can help you get your life back.
Addiction takes on many forms, each uniquely affecting those it touches. At Crossroads Treatment Centers, we specifically treat opioid addiction for those looking for a way out. Understanding opioid addiction and its various components can be incredibly difficult, both for the person with the addiction as well as their loved
Every year, on August 31st, communities come together to observe International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD). This global event serves as a solemn reminder of the impact of overdose, a crisis that affects millions of lives. It’s a day dedicated to raising awareness, combating stigma and advocating for effective solutions to
Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day: A Critical Call to Action on August 21st The opioid crisis has escalated into one of the most urgent public health challenges of our time. In 2022 there were more than 109,000 overdose deaths, which translates to nearly 300 people dying per day. At the
If you are a Medicaid enrollee, then you should be familiar with the annual renewal, or annual eligibility determination, process. However, the federal government put annual renewals on pause in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That temporary stop has been lifted, and in April 2023 the redetermination process
Harm reduction is a proactive and practical approach to reducing the negative personal and public health consequences associated with “unpopular” behavior by improving policies, programs, inventions, and practices. When applied to substance use, harm reduction acknowledges that completely abstaining from drugs is not a realistic solution for everyone. Its primary goal
Living With a Mental Illness Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness such as depression or anxiety. Multiple national population surveys have found that about half of those who struggle with mental illness also suffer with a substance use disorder (SUD) and vice
If you’ve been paying attention to current events, odds are that you’ve heard about fentanyl and its impact on our skyrocketing rates of drug overdoses. (A useful medication when legally manufactured and dispensed under physician supervision, fentanyl can become extremely lethal when it’s in the wrong hands. Let’s take a
As part of our multi-part series examining stigma and its role in recovery, this blog tells about how the public is beginning to embrace abstinence over mind-altering substances and how the paradigm shift is inspiring some innovative business concepts. Now, more than ever, the world is finally making room at
Frequently Asked Questions Entering treatment is a big deal and with it comes a lot of questions. Here are the ones we hear most often. How do opioids work? Opioids attach to receptors in the brain. Once attached, they block pain, slow breathing, and produce a calming, anti-depressing effect. This
Whether you are visiting from another city, state, or country, we are happy to accommodate you when you travel. To ensure your visit with us goes smoothly, there are things you should do in advance. 1. Notify your home clinic Notify your home clinic of your plans to guest dose
“If they can choose to use, they can choose to stop.” We hear that a lot. But what if that statement is incorrect? What if a person addicted truly cannot stop? If you’ve never experienced addiction, we have an illustration we’d like for you to consider, but before we do
If you’ve been paying attention, then you’re aware of the opioid epidemic that our country is facing. The World Health Organization estimates that 2 million Americans are addicted to prescription opiates at some level,[1] meaning that there is a lot of information swirling around about opioid addiction and recovery. By
