Big changes are coming to Medicaid, first in Nebraska, and then in additional states across the country. Starting in 2026, many states will begin implementing “community engagement” or work requirements for certain adults enrolled in Medicaid. These rules mean that, in order to keep coverage, some people will need to show they are: Working In…
read moreThis October, join Affect in a challenge to get sober. With free tools to support your progress, including a sober tracker, cravings toolkit, and reflection challenges, the Affect app is the sidekick you need to be successful! Download our free app and start your Sober October, today!
read moreSeptember is National Recovery Month—a time to recognize the strength of people in recovery, applaud the families and clinicians who support them, and remind everyone that help works and hope is warranted. This year’s theme, “Recovery is REAL (Restoring Every Aspect of Life),”
read moreNew Year’s resolution: to quit drinking alcohol and get sober. The New Year is a time for fresh starts and bold goals, and for many, it’s the perfect opportunity to make a life-changing New Year’s resolution: to quit drinking alcohol and get sober. Whether you’re ready to stop drinking to improve your health, save money,…
read moreAfter the excesses of the holidays, millions of people are participating in Dry January—an initiative that originated in the United Kingdom. It involves abstaining from alcohol for the entire month.
read moreThe stigma of addiction is a barrier that keeps people from getting the help they need and it affects the lives of millions of Americans who are living in active recovery from substance use disorders (SUD). In this video, four celebrities in open recovery who advocate for those still suffering discuss the stigma. While 54%…
read moreAffect’s App helps you track your progress through Sober OctoberTrack your progress and get tools to help you created by experts in substance use and neuroscience. Sober October is a time to reflect on your relationship to alcohol and substances and Affect has something new for you every day of the month. There are no…
read more“Goofballing” is a slang term used to describe the dangerous practice of mixing opioids, such as heroin, with stimulants, such as methamphetamine or cocaine. This combination of depressants and stimulants can produce intense, unpredictable effects and significantly increases the risk of overdose and other serious health complications. The opposing actions of these substances on the…
read moreMay 7 is National Fentanyl Awareness Day in the United States. It is a day for remembering those lost to fentanyl poisoning and overdose and to educate the public about the deadly dangers of this drug crisis. It’s also a moment of hope, because there is effective help available to treat fentanyl addiction as well as other opioid use disorders. A…
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