Leaving inpatient, residential or another intensive treatment setting is an important milestone. But recovery and mental-health care don’t end at discharge. Tana Lewis of River’s Bend explains why strong relationships, thoughtful referrals and the right next level of support can make a meaningful difference in what happens next. The day someone leaves a hospital, residential…
Kratom, 7-OH, high-potency cannabis and other unfamiliar substances are changing conversations about substance use. River’s Bend President Bruce Goldberg and business development representative Tana Lewis share what families and professionals should understand. A parent discovers an unfamiliar product in their college student’s room. A therapist hears a client mention kratom but isn’t certain what they’re…
When a substance comes from a plant, is sold in a store or is marketed as a wellness product, it can be easy to underestimate its risks. River’s Bend President Bruce Goldberg and business development representative Tana Lewis explain why understanding the product—and the person using it, matters. A product is advertised as natural. It…
Products containing concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine are raising concerns about addiction, withdrawal and consumer safety. Here’s what families and behavioral-health professionals should know. A person begins using a product they purchased at a smoke shop. They believe it’s related to kratom, a plant-based substance they’ve heard can help with discomfort or relaxation. At first, they may not…
A powerful synthetic opioid is appearing in the illicit drug supply, sometimes in products people believe contain something else. Here’s what families, healthcare professionals and behavioral-health providers need to know about cychlorphine, overdose recognition and the importance of comprehensive assessment. Someone takes a pill they believe contains an anti-anxiety medication. They don’t believe they’ve taken…
The holidays can bring joy, connection and gratitude. They can also bring grief, loneliness, complicated family relationships and emotional exhaustion. There is room for both—and for support when the season feels difficult. The table is set. The invitations have been sent. Everywhere you look, the messages are the same: gather together, celebrate, be grateful and…
