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Genetics and Addiction
October 18, 2017 1:40 pm - News & Articles - Leave your thoughts
In the United States, nearly 7% of the population struggles with an addiction to drugs or alcohol. With over 23.5 million people suffering from substance abuse and chemical addiction, most people are well aware that substance abuse is a serious […]
A Complete History of Ecstasy
October 10, 2017 3:37 pm - News & Articles - Leave your thoughts
Ecstasy, or MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine), is a popular, primarily recreational drug, taken for its psychoactive effects. The drug creates a heightened sensory experience for the user, combined with increased empathy and feelings of euphoria, making it a popular rave and festival […]
What is Doctor Shopping?
October 4, 2017 1:19 pm - News & Articles - Leave your thoughts
In the United States, more than 4 billion prescriptions are filled out by pharmacies each year, for reasons varying from seasonal allergies to temporary pain from surgeries. Of those, more than 250 million are for painkillers, and more than 13 […]
5 Books for Those with an Addicted Loved One
September 28, 2017 2:34 pm - News & Articles - Leave your thoughts
Everyone knows how difficult everyday life is for an addict, but what about the people who love them? Unfortunately, with all of our energy being devoted to trying to help them, we often forget to take care of ourselves. It […]
What Is Fentanyl and Why is it So Dangerous?
September 20, 2017 2:30 pm - News & Articles - Leave your thoughts
Fentanyl or Fentanil is one of the most popular pain medications used for chronic, long-term, and severe short-term pain, such as when recovering from surgery or injury. The drug is a synthesized opioid, with an average of 50-100 times the […]
How Do I Deal with My Emotions if I’m Sober?
September 13, 2017 12:55 am - News & Articles - Leave your thoughts
Dealing With Emotions During Recovery Emotions, especially strong and unpleasant ones like grief, guilt, shame, and anger, are difficult to deal with for most of us. For a person in recovery, it can be even harder to cope with emotions […]
Alcoholism and Genetics: What you Need to Know
September 5, 2017 12:28 am - News & Articles - Leave your thoughts
Most of us know something about genetics – how DNA from parents will pass on to their children. That’s why someone with brown eyes is likely to produce children with brown eyes, and someone who is short will likely have […]
7 Tips for Staying Positive in Recovery
August 30, 2017 2:22 pm - News & Articles - Leave your thoughts
I got sober for one reason, and one reason only – to get my kid back. Having the most important person in my life be my recovery focus is what got me through the process. I currently have shared custody […]
Is Sentencing People to Go to AA Effective?
August 23, 2017 12:37 am - News & Articles - Leave your thoughts
Anyone convinced for any drug or drinking related crime, such as drunk driving or substance related domestic violence, will likely find themselves given several options instead of jail time. For first-time offenses, courts will often offer jail time or the […]
How Heroin Moved from the Streets to the Suburbs
August 16, 2017 1:22 pm - News & Articles - Leave your thoughts
Heroin, or diamorphine, is commonly known as an illegal street drug, typically made and imported by Mexican gangs where it is sold and used in urban areas. But, while this is true, heroin is increasingly becoming a problem in other […]
