Articles by Dr. Rachel Bennett

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

Guides
How to Use Your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for Addiction Treatment: A Complete Guide
Step-by-step guide to accessing confidential addiction treatment through your employer's EAP — what's covered, how to start, and what to expect.
12m

Alerts
Rhode Island Issues Statewide Overdose Spike Alert: 65 Non-Fatal Overdoses in One Week
Rhode Island Department of Health issues second statewide overdose alert in two months after 65 non-fatal overdoses occurred June 30–July 6, with peak on July 4. What families need to know about the changing drug supply.
5m

Guides
How to Handle a Relapse: A Family Guide to Getting Back on Track
A practical guide for families supporting a loved one through addiction relapse. Learn immediate steps, how to respond without judgment, and evidence-based strategies for returning to recovery.
12m

Alerts
N-Propionitrile Brorphine Detected in New York: What Families Need to Know About This Emerging Synthetic Opioid
New York State health officials issue alert about N-Propionitrile Brorphine, a lab-made synthetic opioid detected in the drug supply. Here's what families should understand about this emerging threat.
7m