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5 Tips for Safeguarding Your Recovery During the Holidays
How to Stay Sober During the Holidays: 10 Recovery Tips for the 2025 Holiday Season Why the Holidays Can Threaten Recovery and How to Protect Your Sobriety The holiday season is revered as a time of gathering, joy, and longstanding traditions; however, for many, those gatherings and traditions can involve alcohol and added challenges for […]

Savida Health Welcomes Cyndi Barker, NP
Lynchburg, Martinsville, Danville, VA (October 10, 2024)—SaVida Health, a leader in outpatient medication-assisted treatment for opioid, alcohol, and stimulant use disorder, proudly welcomes Cyndi Barker, Nurse Practitioner. “Joining Savida Health is a tremendous opportunity to continue my mission of providing compassionate, comprehensive care for those in addiction recovery. I’ve seen firsthand the impact of medication-assisted […]

The Importance of Recovery and Reentry: Jason Pritchard’s Story and Earned Compliance Credits
The Importance of Recovery and Reentry: A Conversation with Jason Pritchard At Savida Health, we understand that recovery from substance use disorder is a journey that requires not just medical support but also social connection, community acceptance, and personal transformation. Our mission is to help patients overcome substance use challenges by providing compassionate care and […]

Nonlinear Stages of Recovery: Understanding Your Journey is Unique to You.
Recovery from addiction is often portrayed as a straightforward, step-by-step process. However, the reality is far more complex. The journey to recovery is inherently nonlinear, characterized by unique experiences, setbacks, and victories. Understanding and recognizing the nonlinear stages of recovery can empower individuals and their support networks to navigate this challenging yet rewarding path more […]

SaVida Health Expands to Richmond, VA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SaVida Health Expands to Richmond, VA, with New Center Opening on September 9, 2024 Richmond, VA – 09/04/2024 — SaVida Health, a leading provider of outpatient medication-assisted treatment for opioid, alcohol, and stimulant use disorders, is excited to announce the opening of its newest center in Richmond, VA, starting on September 9, […]

The Power of Recovery-Friendly Language: Finding the right things to say to someone in Recovery.
Language profoundly influences our perceptions, attitudes, and actions, especially in the context of addiction recovery. Recovery-friendly language is not just about choosing politically correct terms; it’s about fostering respect, understanding, and support for individuals navigating the complexities of substance use disorders with the knowledge that sometimes it’s hard to find the right things to say […]

SaVida Health Proudly Announces The opening of its New Addiction Treatment Center in Harrisonburg, VA.
Press Release Harrisonburg, VA 08/19/24 – SaVida Health, a leader in outpatient medication-assisted treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorders, proudly announces the opening of its new treatment center in Harrisonburg, VA. Located at 590 Neff Ave, Suite 2500, Harrisonburg, VA, this new facility underscores SaVida Health’s commitment to expanding access to comprehensive addiction treatment […]

Savida Health Welcomes Brooke Fortune, PA
Virginia Beach/Norfolk, VA (July 10, 2024)—SaVida Health, a leader in outpatient medication-assisted treatment for opioid, alcohol, and stimulant use disorder, proudly welcomes J. Brooke Fortune, Physician Assistant. Fortune is a seasoned physician assistant with nearly two decades of experience serving Hampton Roads. After learning that her former employer planned to close their Norfolk office, Fortune […]

Shauna Bright, FNP – Supporting Addiction Recovery and Psychiatric Medication Management
SaVida Health Announces New Medical Provider in Wilmington, DE Wilmington, DE (June 18, 2024)—SaVida Health, a leader in outpatient medication-assisted treatment for opioid, alcohol, and stimulant use disorder, proudly welcomes Shauna Bright, Family Nurse Practitioner. Bright was born and raised in Wilmington and has provided care for individuals in the greater Wilmington area for many […]

Navigating Taper Readiness and Post-Acute Withdrawal Symptoms
The journey of recovery from substance use disorder is marked by significant milestones, one of which is the decision to taper off medication-assisted treatment (MAT). While this step symbolizes progress, it’s accompanied by challenges, notably the onset of post-acute withdrawal symptoms (PAWS). Understanding taper readiness and managing PAWS are crucial to maintaining long-term recovery and […]
