Kim MaySep 8, 20205 minContinuum of UseOften, substance use is viewed from a binary perspective. You either use or you do not. Therefore, many treatment approaches treat...
Kim MayAug 25, 20204 minWhy alcohol and cocaine just don’t mixMany people feel that the best way to use cocaine is to use it with alcohol. People like the perceived counterbalance they feel occur...
Kim MayJul 28, 20204 minHeroin and Harm ReductionMost of us do things every day to mitigate harm to ourselves and each other. We use sunscreen to protect us from harmful UV rays. We wear...
Kim MayJun 23, 20205 minCraving.There is a lot about addiction that seems paradoxical. Illogical even. However, it turns out one can be perfectly rational and have a...
Kim MayMay 12, 20203 minSubstance use, shame & stigmaI worked at a methadone clinic for almost 5 years. During that time, when I told people where I worked, I was usually met with one of...
Kim MayMar 17, 20203 minNaloxone Saves LivesBy now most of us know someone who has struggled with substance use. Unfortunately, most of us also know someone who has died as a result...