Articles by Dr. Rachel Bennett

Guides
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

Alerts
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

Guides
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

Guides
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

Guides
Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders: When Addiction Meets Mental Health
A comprehensive guide for families on recognizing, understanding, and navigating treatment when a loved one faces both substance use disorder and mental health conditions.
18m

Guides
Aftercare and Sober Living: A Family Guide to Maintaining Recovery After Treatment
Comprehensive guide to aftercare planning, sober living homes, and continuing care strategies that help individuals maintain long-term recovery after completing addiction treatment.
13m

Guides
IOP vs PHP: A Family Guide to Choosing the Right Outpatient Treatment Level
Understand the differences between Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) to help your loved one choose the right level of addiction treatment care.
10m

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Understanding Detox: What to Expect During Withdrawal Management
A comprehensive guide to medical detox and withdrawal management — what happens, how long it takes, and how to stay safe during the first step of recovery.
10m