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What’s Contingency Management for Meth Dependence?

Olivia Gillespie January 30, 2026

You might’ve heard about medications that help keep cravings under control for people who struggle with opioids or alcohol—but why isn’t anything sold over the counter or prescribed for stimulant use disorder (StUD)? Well, while it might seem confusing or, honestly, unfair, the truth is that there is no such medication yet. But the 3 million+ people with StUD deserve to be prioritized when it comes to supplementing recovery treatment with effective medicines. At Waypoint

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What’s StUD and How Can it Be Treated?

Olivia Gillespie January 23, 2026

Stimulant use disorder (StUD) can be serious and, sometimes, all-consuming. Learn more about StUD and available treatment options.

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What Neuro Images Tell Us About Substance Use Disorder

Olivia Gillespie December 1, 2025

Substance use disorder (SUD) can show up in your habits, your reactions, and your roughest days, but your brain also carries a big part of your substance-use picture. If you’ve ever read our deep dive on the blacked-out brain and thought: yep, that sounds familiar, then you already know substances impact your brain’s ability to store memory. But neuroimages can show how substance use affects so much more of the brain than just memory. Neuroimages

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What’s The World’s Deadliest Addiction?

Olivia Gillespie November 13, 2025

The dangers of substance use disorder (SUD) can look different from person to person. For some families, it may mean their loved one’s health or relationships deteriorate. For other people, SUD may mean that holding down a job and or enjoying any kind of stability is impossible. The point is that substance use affects different parts of life for different folks. And while there’s no single world’s deadliest addiction yet, some substances show up in

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Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome: An Often Overlooked Risk of Alcohol Use Disorders

Dana Hinders October 9, 2025

Excessive alcohol consumption has been linked to a wide range of medical problems, including Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.

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What Areas of Life Are Impacted By Addiction?

Olivia Gillespie September 11, 2025

Addiction impacts all areas of life–not just for the individual struggling with a substance use disorder, but also people closely connected.

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Why High Achievers Often Struggle With Substance Use Disorders

Dana Hinders August 14, 2025

Addiction can affect even the most successful professionals. Learn how Waypoint Recovery Center helps high achievers find lasting sobriety.

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Opioids and Sugar Cravings Explained

Olivia Gillespie August 7, 2025

You may be struggling with a strong sweet tooth that leads to eating sugary foods, which can harm your teeth or upset your stomach. You may be experiencing changes in your eating patterns that don’t fully nourish your body. If you’re receiving recovery services for opioid use disorder (OUD) and dealing with anything like this, you’re not alone. This blog will help you understand why sugar cravings often show up alongside OUD, what you can