Meghan Haddad

Staying safe during the holidays in recovery - Holiday support tips

Staying Safe in Recovery This Holiday Season: Self-Care Tips and Support

The end-of-year holidays can look different for everyone, and they often stir up a mix of emotions. For people in recovery, this season brings unique challenges. The pace picks up, routines get disrupted, and there can be added pressure from events, responsibilities, and expectations. Staying safe during the holidays in recovery requires intention, self-awareness, and

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Community support during cold and flu season

It’s Cold and Flu Season — Here’s How to Stay Healthy and Take Care of Yourself (And Others!)

Respiratory illness season (commonly known as cold and flu season) is here, which means it’s time to take a few extra steps to protect your health—and the health of those around you. When you’re in recovery from addiction, getting sick can feel like more than just a physical setback. It might throw off your routine

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Understanding synthetic opioids: Risks, dangers, and safer paths forward

In recent years, synthetic opioids have increased risks for people with opioid use disorder (OUD). Synthetic opioids are human-made drugs that act on the same brain receptors as natural opioids, like morphine. Some are used in medicine for pain relief, and this can come with negative effects. However, illicitly produced versions are significantly fueling the

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Groups substance use treatment expansion in Iowa covering opioids, alcohol, stimulants, and cannabis.

More Paths to Recovery Now Open for Iowans Struggling with Substance Use during National Recovery Month

Groups, a National Recovery Leader That Has Helped Over 100,000 People, Brings Proven Treatment Model to More Underserved Iowa Communities Urbandale, Iowa (September 15, 2025) – Groups announced today, during National Recovery Month, the expansion of its comprehensive substance use disorder (SUD) services in Iowa. A national leader in value-based addiction care, Groups has supported

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7 ways cognitive behavioral therapy can help you on the road to recovery

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a flexible but effective approach to treating mental health conditions and substance use disorders. For people who have opioid use disorder (OUD), it can help you understand your relationship with opioids and gain an awareness of how your thoughts and feelings affect your behavior. Once you’ve done this, you can

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