Hazelwood Healthcare

10/10/2025

People with addictions can and do recover.

10/09/2025

Addiction is a chronic condition. It does not go away, but like many chronic conditions, it can be treated and managed effectively.

10/08/2025

Treatment is effective and available. Call us!

10/07/2025

Brain chances are what cause a person to seek out and use drugs over and over.

10/06/2025

Addiction is not a sign of weakness or a personality flaw; it is a chronic brain disease.

10/05/2025

What is naloxone? It is the generic name for a medication that reverses opioid overdose, often called by the brand name Narcan. The US surgeon-general recommended every American home have naloxone in their home first aid kit. You are statistically more likely to need to administer Narcan than you are to administer CPR.

When Michael recognized how substance use was affecting his behavior and pulling him away from the life he wanted, he decided to pursue recovery with the support of a caring community. Along the way, he rebuilt meaningful connections and found purpose in helping others on similar journeys.Recovery,....

10/04/2025

https://www.unshamenc.org/post/dane-s-journey-family-resilience-and-harm-reduction

Dane is grateful for the support he received through harm reduction, which helped him achieve so much and strengthen his family bonds. Inspired by his journey, he now works in harm reduction to uplift others and continue reaching for new possibilities.Dane’s Journey: Family, Resilience, and Harm R...

10/03/2025

https://www.unshamenc.org/post/the-power-of-support-in-recovery-lauren-s-journey-with-moud

With her mom’s support and encouragement from peers about MOUD, Lauren found the tools she needed for recovery. Today, she’s built a life she’s proud of and a loving family that means everything to her.The Power of Support in Recovery | Lauren’s Journey with MOUDSupport from Lauren’s mom a...

10/02/2025

https://www.unshamenc.org/post/faith-recovery-and-second-chances-reverend-philip-s-story-of-hope

Reverend Philip shares how his journey through substance use disorder and incarceration led to a powerful transformation rooted in faith. Once burdened by shame and fear, he now advocates for Recovery Friendly Churches as spaces of grace, healing, and second chances.Faith, Recovery, and Second Chanc...

10/01/2025

Today starts Hazelwood Healthcare's partnership with UNSHAME NC. Please enjoy the following stories of recovery and hope.

When Michael recognized how substance use was affecting his behavior and pulling him away from the life he wanted, he decided to pursue recovery with the support of a caring community. Along the way, he rebuilt meaningful connections and found purpose in helping others on similar journeys.Recovery,....

09/30/2025

Thought experiment: A person uses drugs alone and in their own home and they are arrested for possession. The bare minimum cost of arrest and probation is roughly $11,487 a year. OR that person could access treatment for a minimum cost of approximately $1,583 per year. As a thought experiment, which one would you rather pay for?

09/29/2025

Opioid treatment is effective and available. Come in. We are nice.