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Experience

Jennifer Chesak is an award-winning author, freelance science and medical journalist, editor, and fact-checker. Her work has appeared in several national publications, including the Washington Post, BBC, Healthline, Verywell Health, and more. As someone who has lost a loved one to overdose, Chesak is a staunch supporter of evidence-based harm-reduction practices and meeting people where they are on their recovery journey.

Education

Chesak earned her Master of Science in journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill, and she teaches at Belmont University.

Jennifer Chesak

Experience

Education

What Are the Signs of Opioid Use Disorder? A Clear, Practical Guide

What Suboxone Withdrawal Feels Like and How Long It Lasts

What is Kratom? Understanding its Uses and Risks

Naltrexone Side Effects: What to Expect and How to Manage Them

Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms and Ways to Manage Them

How Long Do Opioids Stay in Your System?

Side Effects of Buprenorphine: Common, Serious, and Long-Term Effects Explained

What Is the Sublocade Shot? And What to Expect from Treatment

What Is Naltrexone? How It Works for Opioid and Alcohol Use Disorder

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Precipitated Withdrawal: Why It Happens, What It Feels Like, and How to Prevent It

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): How It Works, What It Treats, and What to Know

Side Effects of Suboxone: Common, Serious, and How to Manage

Subutex vs. Suboxone: What’s the Difference and When Each Is Used

Buprenorphine: What It Is and How It Works to Treat Opioid Use Disorder

What Is Suboxone? How It Works for Opioid Addiction