Articles by Dr. Rachel Bennett

Alerts
Florida Issues Urgent Warning on 7-Hydroxymitragynine: What Families Need to Know About This Potent Opioid-Like Compound
Florida Department of Health warns about 7-OH, a potent opioid-like compound sold in stores. Learn the risks, symptoms, and how to protect your family.
6m

Guides
Understanding 12-Step Programs and Alternatives: A Family Guide to Recovery Support
Comprehensive guide to 12-Step programs (AA, NA) and science-based alternatives like SMART Recovery, LifeRing, and Women for Sobriety — helping families support their loved one's recovery journey.
9m

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Understanding Evidence-Based Therapies for Addiction: A Family Guide to CBT, DBT, and MAT
Comprehensive guide to evidence-based addiction therapies — cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Learn how these approaches work and what to expect.
10m

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How to Support a Loved One in Early Recovery: A Family Guide
Practical strategies for families supporting a loved one through the first 90 days of addiction recovery — communication, boundaries, triggers, and self-care.
12m

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Understanding MAT: A Complete Guide to Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid and Alcohol Addiction
A comprehensive guide to Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) — how medications like buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone work, what to expect, and how families can support recovery.
15m

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DEA Detects New 'Orphine' Synthetic Opioid in Knoxville: What Families Need to Know
DEA identifies 5-chloro desmethyl chlorphine—a new class of ultra-potent synthetic opioids—in Tennessee seizure. Learn the risks and how to stay safe.
6m

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Telehealth Addiction Treatment: A Complete Guide to Virtual Recovery Services
Comprehensive guide to telehealth addiction treatment — how virtual MAT, therapy, and support services work, who qualifies, insurance coverage, and how to choose a provider.
16m

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How to Stage an Intervention: A Family Guide to Helping a Loved One Enter Treatment
A step-by-step guide for families on planning and conducting an intervention to help a loved one seek addiction treatment. Evidence-based strategies, timing, and professional support.
11m

Alerts
DEA Warns: Fentanyl Now Mixed with Deadlier Synthetic Compounds
DEA issues urgent safety advisory as fentanyl is increasingly combined with xylazine, nitazenes, cychlorphine, and medetomidine—substances that can defeat standard overdose reversal.
6m