Articles by Dr. Rachel Bennett

Guides
How to Find Addiction Treatment Without Insurance: A Complete Guide to Free and Low-Cost Options
Comprehensive guide to finding free and low-cost addiction treatment without insurance. Learn about state-funded programs, SAMHSA resources, sliding scale fees, faith-based options, and more.
15m

Alerts
DEA Temporarily Bans 7-OH: What Families Need to Know About This Potent Opioid-Like Compound
DEA places 7-hydroxymitragynine and related substances in Schedule I. Learn the risks, what this ban means, and how to protect your family.
5m

Guides
Understanding Sober Living Homes: A Family Guide to Recovery Housing Options
A comprehensive guide to sober living homes — what they are, how they work, costs, rules, and how families can help loved ones choose the right recovery housing.
14m

Alerts
FDA Approves Rextovy: New Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray Expands Access to Overdose Reversal
FDA approves Rextovy, a new 4mg over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray, expanding options for opioid overdose emergency response. What families need to know.
4m

Guides
How to Support a Loved One Who Refuses Treatment: A Family Guide to CRAFT and Other Evidence-Based Approaches
Learn evidence-based strategies for helping a loved one who refuses addiction treatment, including the CRAFT approach, communication techniques, and when to seek professional support.
14m

Guides
Planning a Successful Discharge from Residential Treatment: A Family Guide
Step-by-step guide for families preparing for a loved one's discharge from residential addiction treatment — from final care meetings to creating a sustainable aftercare plan.
13m

Guides
How to Support a Loved One Through Detox: A Family Guide
Practical guidance for families supporting someone through medical detoxification — what to expect, how to help, and how to care for yourself during this critical phase.
9m

Guides
Understanding Employee Assistance Programs (EAP): A Complete Guide to Workplace-Sponsored Addiction Treatment
Learn how Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) provide confidential addiction assessment, counseling, and treatment referrals. A comprehensive guide for employees and families navigating workplace-sponsored recovery support.
12m

Alerts
DEA Warns of Deadly Carfentanil-Fentanyl Mix in Colorado and Utah: What Families Need to Know
DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division warns of dangerous fentanyl pills mixed with carfentanil and heroin in Colorado and Utah. Alert covers clinical risks, naloxone use, and harm reduction guidance.
5m