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Narcan found at scene of Hayden Panettiere’s apparent overdose: report https://pge.sx/4hHDwT6

A vicious disease. And sometimes, heartbreakingly hard to escape.

Hayden Panettiere was just 36 years old.

She had spoken openly about her struggles with addiction, her treatment and her efforts to rebuild her life. Now, reports say she was found unresponsive following an apparent overdose.

Perhaps the most heartbreaking detail: Narcan was reportedly found on the mattress.

A medication designed to reverse an opioid overdose was right there.

We don't yet know whether it was used, and her official cause of death has not been determined. But the image of Narcan lying beside someone who could not be saved is devastating.

Because addiction doesn't care about fame, talent, money, motherhood or how desperately someone wants a different life.

Substance use disorder is a chronic, relentless disease. Recovery is possible, but it requires more than getting sober once. It requires support, connection and people who keep showing up.

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day.

This year, remember Hayden. Remember the thousands of people whose names never make the news. Remember the families who loved them.

And keep Narcan close. Learn how to use it. Never assume someone is "past" the danger.

Recovery deserves another day. And another. And another.

Learn more at NextRecovery.life or call 352.363.9709

Narcan found at scene of Hayden Panettiere’s apparent overdose: report The actress died of an apparent overdose Sunday at the age of 36.

Read this fascinating article from Dr. Mark Gold in Psychology Today.

What Drives the Relentless Pursuit of Addicting Drugs? https://bit.ly/4xAr0cq

Why can someone desperately want to stop using... and still feel driven to use?

New research is helping us better understand the answer.

Addiction can change the brain's reward and motivation systems so profoundly that the wanting can continue long after the liking is gone.

Recovery is about more than removing the substance. It's about helping the brain and the person rediscover the rewards of connection, purpose, family, work, health and everyday life.

That takes time. It takes support. And it's one more reason recovery shouldn't end when treatment does.

Treatment ends. Recovery continues.

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Recovery doesn’t end when treatment does. That’s where the NEXT begins.
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What Drives the Relentless Pursuit of Addicting Drugs? Orexin drives arousal, motivation, and reward-seeking. Understanding this brain system may help explain motivation, addiction and lead to treatments reducing craving and relapse.

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Could a medication best known for weight loss become another tool in recovery? Much more studies needed

The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a large clinical trial to study whether semaglutide (the medication used in Ozempic® and Wegovy®) can help reduce alcohol cravings and alcohol use disorder.

While early studies have been encouraging, this research is designed to answer an important question: Can this medication safely and effectively help people recover from alcohol addiction?

Recovery looks different for everyone. Continued research gives hope that future treatment options may become even more personalized and effective.