Key Takeaways  #1: 7-OH (7-hydroxymitragynine) is a compound found naturally in trace amounts in kratom. However, the products causing concern are concentrated or synthetic versions sold as tablets, gummies, and shots that are way more potent than powder or leaf forms of kratom.  #2: A North Carolina bill that would add a 21-and-up age restriction passed the state Senate, but the House delayed its vote

Key Takeaways  #1: Often times, mothers with substance use disorders wait longer than other women to seek help. This is usually out of fear that asking for help will trigger a child welfare report or custody case.  #2: Unfortunately, this often makes things significantly more dangerous for the woman that needs help and their

Key Takeaways  #1: Women face a different reality when it comes to substance use than men do, such as faster progression from first use to addiction, more co-occurring trauma, and more responsibility for kids and family.  #2: Many women have shame, fear of losing their kids, and household responsibilities in addition to work that prevent them from seeking help.   #3: Gender-responsive care

It usually starts innocently enough. A few bad nights turn into a few bad weeks. Work stress, a new baby, grief, a global pandemic — something knocks your sleep off track, and your doctor writes a prescription for Ambien, Lunesta, or a benzodiazepine like Xanax or Restoril. You take it

Key Takeaways #1: AI tools can support addiction recovery in limited, practical ways, but they cannot replace a counselor, sponsor, or the people who actually know you. #2: Research on popular AI therapy chatbots found they can miss signs of a crisis and even show more stigma toward substance use

Picture the moment. Maybe it’s late at night, phone in hand, a treatment center’s admissions page open in another tab. Maybe it’s a family member who finally worked up the nerve to say, “I think it’s time.” Whatever brought you here, one question is probably circling in the back of

Key Takeaways  The cost of addiction treatment is one of the most common reasons people delay getting help, but many individuals have more options than they realize. Understanding your insurance benefits and talking with an admissions team can help you make informed decisions instead of assumptions.  Every financial situation is

Key Takeaways Recovery is not just about abstaining from substances. It is about building meaningful relationships, finding support, and becoming part of a community that understands the journey. At Fellowship Hall, community begins on day one through peer relationships, group experiences, family involvement, and a recovery culture grounded in shared

There is a version of addiction treatment that most people picture when they hear the word “rehab.” It involves packing a bag, stepping away from your job, your family, your home — and checking into a facility for weeks at a time. For some people, that is exactly the right

Key Takeaways Many women delay or avoid treatment because they’re worried about who will care for their children, and that concern is both real and deeply valid—it deserves support, not judgment. Planning for treatment doesn’t mean abandoning your responsibilities; it means creating a safe, temporary support system so you can