Mary Beth O'Connor

I don't have any moral qualms about adults using drugs recreationally. I just want them to know the true risks (not the exaggerated or minimized risks) so they can make informed choices. And I want treatment on demand for those who develop an #addiction. #AddictionRecovery #harmreduction

Good work!

She Recovers co-founder Dawn Nickel phrases it as: The shit you did is just the shit you did – it’s not who you are.

Good work!

Good work!

Thanks! I don't think this can be over-emphasized. It's key for so many of us. Including me.

Shattering the STIGMA: Talking openly about MOUD in 12-step recovery programs Despite overwhelming evidence supporting Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) for substance use disorders (SUDs), stigma persists within recover…

Good summary of some of the obstacles 12-step members face in regard to meds for opioid #addiction and how to counter that problem. #harmreduction #opioids
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The Coproduction of a Recovery Evidence Base on the Frontiers of Future Recovery Research Frontiers of Recovery Research Series – William White Interview with Bill Stauffer   What an honor it is in my life to do this interview. I think the first time I ever heard the name William W…

Important interview of #addiction research grandfather William White, about what we've learned, where we should focus now, and hopes for the future of those seeking recovery. #recoveryposse #WeDoRecover
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Evidence-based, voluntary treatment of an appropriate length, also addressing co-occurring mental health disorders is the better use of these funds. And that doesn't exist for many people today.

Thanks for sharing! I do try to keep my feed useful. 😊

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For friends and family, I recommend this book as it's based on CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training), which is twice as effective as tough love.
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I can still feel that younger version within me. In a loving way.

Interesting. You may have missed it, but there's a crisis in my family right now that's limiting my activities. So I can only wish you good luck.

When someone tells me their family member has "tried everything" b/c they've been to rehab multiple times, I ask if they were evaluated for a co-occurring mental health disorder. Failure to treat such conditions is a common reason for substance use recovery struggles. #addiction #recoveryposse

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Fun, engaging, stimulating, and social activities reduce relapse risk! #addiction #recoveryposse #soberlife

For a long time, the addict version of me felt more real.

No one program will be the right approach for everyone. Variety and choice are helpful as more options means more successes.

Letting go of a relationship that isn't working often is part of recovery.

Interesting overview of the various ways to categorize #addiction and how these ideas can be integrated. #RecoveryPosse #WeDoRecover
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I'd lost my connection to what I really wanted, when in active #addiction. In recovery, I had the clarity to figure that out and build a happy and productive life. #soberlife #recoveryposse

For those wanting to fight this, there are Americans with Disabilities Act rights that sometimes can force the organization to allow MAT.

Pretty much all positive change we could've done sooner. 😊 And I think that's true for everyone, not just those with an addiction history.

I'm so glad you had access to it!

I often share that my partner (now husband) and I did a lot of work in therapy and otherwise, when I got #sober. And still are together 32 years into my #sobriety. This reassures others that it's possible, if both parties are committed to healing and growth. #soberlife

Good news: Increased availability of methadone and buprenorphine for those with #opioid #addictions. But the rate still isn't where it needs to be. #harmreduction
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I like that you credit the program with providing ideas. And yourself for doing the work of applying them to repair your errors and improve your life.

Gratitude lists can be a useful technique, in recovery and life generally.

I think this is true of anyone who's honestly evaluating their life. None of us are perfect!

It's one reason the subtitle to my From Junkie to Judge Memoir is "One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction."

And sexual assault often is harder for men to talk about. Not that women have an easy time as to trying to get criminal accountability. Or that they don't sometimes get blamed. But it's more common among our friends.