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We are driven to transform the way opioid use disorder is understood and managed. Eliminating stigma and improving access to treatment is at the heart of our purpose.
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Recovery Should Not Have to Pause for Pregnancy — A Time for Special Care
Did you know opioid use disorder (OUD) affects about 1 in 40 pregnancies in the United States?1 That’s a significant number of people navigating one of the most physically and emotionally demanding experiences of their lives during their recovery journey. Pregnancy and postpartum bring profound change. Hormonal shifts, physical demands, sleepless nights, and the weight…
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The Power of Language in Recovery: What to Stop Saying Now
As communicators in healthcare, we know that what we say and how we say it influences not just understanding, but dignity, respect, and care outcomes. This is especially true in opioid use disorder (OUD), where stigmatizing language can act as a barrier to treatment and compassion.[1] On my nightstand right now is the American Heart…
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Spreading Holiday Cheer in Kensington: Our Team’s Afternoon at the Ruth Street
This holiday season, we wanted to spread cheer in a way that truly mattered — and there was no better place to do that than the Ruth Street Garden in Kensington, a Philadelphia neighborhood deeply impacted by the opioid epidemic. Britt Carpenter and his partners at the Kensington Engagement Center have created something rare…
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