Jenny Metz

Founder

Emotion-Oriented Coping Styles

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Emotion-oriented coping styles like avoidance, self-blame, and suppression can increase the risk of addiction by encouraging emotional escape. Preventing addiction involves teaching self-management strategies such as mindfulness and healthy expression, while also strengthening family support through open communication and emotional validation. Community resources—like mental health services and peer networks—further support emotional resilience. Together, these strategies … Read more

Transformative process in addiction

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Changing from addiction to a purpose-driven mindset is due to brain changes in reward and decision-making pathways from personal challenges or hope. Family support and community resources like treatment, peer groups, and education are key in helping individuals pursue meaningful goals and sustain lasting recovery. From Addiction to Purpose: Rewiring the Mind for a Meaningful … Read more

Substitution with another Addiction

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“Replacing one addiction with another” occurs when someone shifts addictive behaviors to satisfy the brain’s reward system. It involves dopamine and habit pathways. Prevention relies on self-management, healthy coping, family support, and access to treatment and peer resources for lasting recovery. From One Addiction to Another: The Hidden Trap in Recovery Replacing One Addiction with … Read more

Addiction Prevention Camps

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Addiction prevention camps teach youth to avoid substance use through fun, evidence-based activities. They face access, stigma, and ethical concerns. Support from families and diverse funding strengthens impact. Empowering Youth: The Role of Addiction Prevention Summer Camps Addiction prevention summer camps for young people are specialized programs that educate, engage, and empower youth to make … Read more

CBOs in Addiction Recovery

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Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) are essential in addiction recovery, offering services like food, housing, job training, and peer support. They are especially important in underserved areas and are funded through government grants, donations, and partnerships. Individuals can access help through walk-ins or referrals, while families support recovery by joining support groups and helping with intake. CBOs … Read more

Opvee (nalmefene) opioid antidote

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Opvee (nalmefene) is a nasal spray used to reverse opioid overdoses by blocking mu-opioid receptors in the brain, restoring breathing and consciousness. It lasts longer than naloxone, making it useful for potent opioids like fentanyl. Side effects may include nausea, headache, and withdrawal symptoms. While effective, Opvee is currently more expensive and less widely available … Read more

Non-Invasive Neurostimulation

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Non-invasive neurostimulation devices like TMS and tDCS offer promising, safe ways to reduce addiction cravings by targeting brain activity without surgery. They provide benefits such as minimal side effects but face challenges like high costs and varied effectiveness. Ethical concerns include informed consent and fair access. Individuals can use self-management and healthcare consultations to decide … Read more

Disparities in Opioid Treatment

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Ensuring addiction treatment without racial and ethnic disparities is key to fair recovery for all. Federal and state policies help expand access to culturally competent care, while self-management, family support, and community resources provide essential personalized and culturally sensitive aid. Broader social changes—like education, stigma reduction, and addressing bias—are also vital to creating an inclusive, … Read more

Drug memories lead to relapse

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Permanent drug memories create strong links between drug experiences and cues, triggering cravings that often lead to relapse. These memories involve brain areas like the dopamine system, hippocampus, amygdala, and prefrontal cortex. Effective management combines self-help techniques, supportive family environments, and community resources such as therapy and peer groups to reduce triggers and strengthen recovery. … Read more

Sleep affect Opioid Detoxification

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Sleep issues are common during detoxification, caused by disruptions in brain pathways that regulate neurotransmitters like GABA, dopamine, and serotonin. These changes often lead to insomnia and poor sleep quality. Managing sleep problems involves self-care practices such as good sleep hygiene, support from family to create a stable environment, and community resources like counseling and … Read more