A big part of my early recovery from addiction revolved around finding an activity that could feed the need that led me down the road to addiction in the first place. While I’d like to say I switched gears as smoothly as a brand new Porsche, I can tell you that this leg of my […]
View Full PostOver 20 million people in the United States suffer from a substance use disorder, and 7.9-million of those suffer from a co-occurring mental disorder. Cooccurring disorders, also known as dual diagnosis, happens when someone with a mental disorder such as bipolar, schizophrenia, PTSD, anxiety, or depression becomes addicted to a substance such as drugs or […]
View Full Post Loving an addict is difficult, painful, and often lacks the emotional reward given by normal relationships. Persons who are addicted are often egocentric, reckless, and selfish, and often care more about their next high than a person who is giving up everything for them. Unfortunately, this behavior is unlikely to change, and for the […]
View Full PostRapid detox is a form of detoxification designed to accelerate the withdrawal process to reduce the total time spent in detox, so that patients can move into recovery more quickly. For many, detox is the first and one of the most important steps on the journey to recovery, and one that can be challenging, intimidating, […]
View Full PostKetamine, also commonly called Special K, is most-well-known for its history as a club drug, which dates back to the 1970s. It’s also increasingly making the news as a drug which could potentially be used to treat severe depression, leading many users to accept the drug as safe for recreational use. The drug’s medical history […]
View Full PostNo matter where you are in life, losing someone is difficult, painful, and traumatic. Many people experience dramatic changes in their lifestyle and personality as the result of a loss, simply because losing someone they love deeply affects their mental health and state. When you’re in recovery, this process can be even more deeply felt, […]
View Full PostWhen I first started going to 12-step meetings like AA or NA, the last thing I was worried about was talking to people. As a vendor for a sales and marketing firm, I talk to people all day long, and I talk them into buying stuff all day long. Talking about my alcoholism? Piece of […]
View Full PostGoing to drug rehab requires an immense amount of personal dedication and motivation. It’s intimidating to accept that you need help and to go out of your way to find and make time and space to get that help. But, asking for time off from work is often even more difficult because many people are […]
View Full PostMy husband was an addict for as long as I can remember, ever since we met. We were kids then, though, so I really didn’t put any thought into the fact that he was high all the time. Besides, he was only smoking pot. It was the 70’s; everyone was smoking pot. What I Didn’t […]
View Full PostOpioids, which include a range of painkillers as well as street drugs like heroin, are among the most commonly abused drugs in the world. With estimates showing that between 26 and 34 million people abuse opioids worldwide, a significant portion of the population is at risk for both abuse and addiction. In women, who account […]
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