THE RECOVERY JOURNAL

The Opioid Crisis, Already Serious, Has Intensified During Coronavirus Pandemic

Overdose deaths rise as job losses and stress from Covid-19 destabilize people struggling with addiction

Treatment and Recovery

The National Institute on Drug Abuse—Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction Treatment and Recovery

How effective is drug addiction treatment?

Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide (Third Edition) How effective is drug addiction treatment?

Terms to Use and Avoid When Talking About Drug Addiction

This handout offers information and tips for providers to keep in mind while using person-first language, as well as terms to avoid

‘Cries for help’: Drug overdoses are soaring during the coronavirus pandemic—Washington Post

Excerpt from the Washington Post - Suspected overdoses nationally jumped 18 percent in March, 29 percent in April and 42 percent in May

Stigma and the Toll of Addiction

A perspective on the toll of addiction from the New England Journal of Medicine

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