When Pain Is Real: Advocating for Yourself & Knowing What’s Right for You
Over the past decade, opioids & other controlled medications have become one of the most debated topics in healthcare. While there’s absolutely no denying that overprescribing, ignorance, & sadly even greed helped fuel the addiction crisis, the crackdown that followed has also hurt a lot of people who live with real, chronic pain or other […]
Why Waiting for Rock Bottom Is a Dangerous Myth
I’ve heard it too many times to count: “They have to hit rock bottom before they’ll change.” But I’m here to tell you, from both personal experience & professional truth, that “rock bottom” is one of the most dangerous myths we still repeat about addiction. The Truth Is: Rock Bottom Looks Different For Everyone. For […]
Advocating for Pregnant Individuals in Recovery: An Interview with Peer Recovery Doula, Ashley
At Grasonville Health Services, we believe in supporting every pregnant individual dealing with opioid use disorder/addiction with compassion & evidence-based care. That’s why we were so eager to speak with Ashley, a dedicated Peer Recovery Doula who specializes in supporting those pregnant in addiction & recovery, especially those on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). Ashley’s work is […]
