detox

All the “Opioid Alternatives” Are at Least Making Rehab More Bearable

Rehab can serve a lot of purposes other than abstinence. For some people the goal is a tolerance break, or…

April 15, 2025

There Are Overdoses in My Shelter Every Day. I Feel Trapped Here.

On average, I'd say there are two to three overdoses inside my shelter every day. All the staff carry Narcan,…

December 8, 2022

Detox Was the Right Choice for Me—Even If I Don’t Plan on Abstinence

Not everyone goes to detox to become abstinent. People go for all kinds of reasons—reasons that may change from one…

June 8, 2021