Anything Helps, a small organization in North Minneapolis, is quietly transforming the way Minnesota addresses addiction and survival by offering a client-centered model that prioritizes trust, respect, and radical accessibility.
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You can’t talk about addiction without talking about mental health
Turning Point, a culturally specific recovery center in North Minneapolis, provides culturally relevant support and long-term care for African Americans seeking freedom from addiction, treating it as a chronic disease rooted in trauma and pain.
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Addiction recovery leader turns pain into purpose
Ivan Nelson, the executive director of African American Survivor Services, has used his own experiences with opioid addiction to provide culturally relevant recovery support for African Americans facing addiction, reentry, homelessness, and systemic neglect.
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One more ugly disparity for Minnesota
Indigenous and Black Minnesotans are 15 and three times more likely to die from opioid overdoses than white Minnesotans, respectively, highlighting the need for more equitable health care responses to the opioid epidemic.
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Recovery from substance abuse needs peer and community support
The Twin Cities Recovery Project is working to address the racial disparities in drug-related arrests and substance use disorder outcomes in Minnesota by offering resources and training to people of color, while also providing harm reduction services to individuals experiencing homelessness and addiction.
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Cultural representation improves addiction recovery
Ivan Nelson, executive director of African American Survivor Services, is working to address systemic disparities in addiction and recovery for African Americans, providing culturally competent care and addressing generational trauma.
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Breaking the stigma of opioid overdose
The stigma surrounding opioid addiction and overdoses in Hennepin County is rooted in misconceptions and can hinder recovery efforts, but a more compassionate approach can empower those in need to seek help without fear and reduce harm.
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Tips for supporting a loved one with addiction
Supporting a loved one with addiction is challenging, but it’s crucial to offer love and support while maintaining boundaries and avoiding accusatory language, and to recognize that addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disorder.
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Handling triggers and relapse during opioid use recovery
Relapse is a common experience for people in recovery from opioid use disorder, and triggers such as stress, isolation, and chronic pain can contribute to relapse, but with the right support and resources, it is possible to navigate triggers and prevent relapse.
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Key symptoms of high-functioning depression and opioid use
Opioid addiction and high-functioning depression are closely linked, with individuals with high-functioning depression often turning to opioids to self-medicate, and early intervention from loved ones can be crucial in helping them recover.
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How to stay safe amid rising fentanyl crisis
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid up to 100 times stronger than morphine, is causing a dangerous crisis in America, particularly in Hennepin County, where opioid-related deaths have increased by 14% in the African American community and 56% in the Hispanic community.
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How opioid addiction starts and why it’s so hard to quit
Opioid addiction is a chronic, relapsing condition driven by changes in brain circuitry, and is not a “bad choice” or a moral failure, but rather a complex disease caused by genetic and environmental factors, as well as trauma and life experiences.
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Opioid addiction: What you need to know
Opioid addiction is a public health epidemic that has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives in recent decades, with 377 Hennepin County residents dying from opioid-related deaths in 2022 alone.