Resources

Recovery resources & insights

Practical, judgment-free information about addiction, treatment, insurance, and supporting a loved one — from our team in Dayton.

Treatment Options

Outpatient vs. Inpatient Addiction Treatment: How to Choose the Right Level of Care

Residential or outpatient? How clinicians use the ASAM criteria to match you to the right level of care β€” and when outpatient treatment is the right fit.

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Getting Started

What to Expect at Your First Assessment

Nervous about reaching out? Here's exactly what happens at your first confidential assessment at Miami Valley Recovery β€” step by step.

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Getting Started

The Power of Small Wins During Your Assessment

Every recovery journey starts with small steps. Learn why small wins during your assessment matter, and how they build the confidence to keep going.

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Insurance

Does Ohio Medicaid Cover Buprenorphine Treatment?

A plain-English look at how Ohio Medicaid and major insurance plans cover Buprenorphine and medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.

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Family Support

Signs a Loved One May Need Addiction Treatment

Worried about someone you love? Learn the common warning signs of substance use disorder and how to start a supportive conversation.

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Family Support

Practices That Help You Heal Relationships With Loved Ones After Addiction

Addiction affects the whole family, not just the person struggling. Practical ways to rebuild trust and heal relationships during recovery.

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Research & Treatment

GLP-1 Medications and Addiction: What Early Research Shows

Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy were built for diabetes and weight loss. Here's what emerging research shows about their effects on cravings — and what it doesn't show yet.

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Community

The History of Opioid Abuse in Dayton, Ohio

How Montgomery County went from the epicenter of America's opioid crisis to a national model for recovery — and why that history still shapes treatment here today.

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Research & Treatment

Buprenorphine Treatment Works: The Data Behind Recovery

Overdose death reduction, remission rates, and treatment retention — a look at what the research actually shows about buprenorphine's effectiveness.

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Professional & Lifestyle

Returning to Work After Treatment

Going back to work after treatment is a real milestone. Here's what actually helps — from your legal protections to what to say, and what not to.

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Professional & Lifestyle

Exploring Career Changes Post-Recovery

Thinking about a career change after treatment? Here's how to tell if the timing is right, and how to approach it if it is.

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Professional & Lifestyle

Budgeting When You're Starting Over

Money is one of the most common stressors in early recovery. Here's how to build a simple, sustainable budget while you're rebuilding everything else.

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Professional & Lifestyle

Building a Routine That Supports Sobriety

People in early recovery face 16 to 18 unstructured hours a day. Here's how a simple daily routine becomes one of the strongest tools for lasting sobriety.

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Professional & Lifestyle

Traveling Sober: Challenges and Solutions

Travel doesn't have to be off the table in recovery, but it does take more planning. Here's how to handle airports, hotels, and vacation culture while protecting your sobriety.

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