Articles by Dr. Rachel Bennett

Guides
How to Support a Loved One During Court-Ordered Treatment: A Family Guide
A comprehensive guide for families navigating court-ordered addiction treatment — understanding drug courts, supporting compliance, and fostering recovery.
9m

Guides
How to Recognize When a Loved One Needs Professional Help: A Family Guide to Treatment-Readiness
Learn to recognize the signs that someone is ready for addiction treatment and how families can support the transition from awareness to action.
12m

Guides
How to Access Addiction Treatment Through the VA: A Complete Guide for Veterans and Families
Step-by-step guide to accessing VA addiction treatment benefits — eligibility, types of care, how to enroll, and what families need to know.
12m

Alerts
Rowan County Overdose Spike: Animal Tranquilizers Xylazine and Medetomidine Found in Drug Supply
Rowan County, NC health officials issue urgent alert after 120% increase in opioid overdose ER visits. Xylazine and medetomidine detected in local drug supply, complicating overdose reversal.
6m

Guides
How to Practice Self-Care While Supporting a Loved One in Recovery: A Family Guide
Practical strategies for family members to maintain their own wellbeing while supporting a loved one through addiction recovery — from setting boundaries to building sustainable support systems.
10m

Guides
How to Choose Between Inpatient and Outpatient Addiction Treatment: A Family Guide
A comprehensive guide helping families understand the differences between inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment, including who benefits from each, costs, and how to make the right choice.
13m

Guides
How to Choose the Right Addiction Counselor or Therapist: A Family Guide
Learn how to find a qualified addiction counselor or therapist. Understand credentials, therapy approaches, interview questions, and red flags to ensure quality care for your loved one.
13m

Guides
How to Create a Recovery-Friendly Home Environment: A Family Guide
Practical steps for families to transform their home into a supportive space that promotes sustained recovery — from removing triggers to building healthy routines and communication patterns.
10m

Alerts
Cychlorphine: A New Synthetic Opioid More Potent Than Fentanyl is Spreading
CFSRE issues public alert about cychlorphine, a novel synthetic opioid linked to 25+ fatal overdoses. What families need to know about this emerging threat.
5m