If you suspect your loved one may be addicted to a substance, you’re not alone. More than 24.5 million Americans abuse substances like alcohol and opioids, and many more experience unhealthy relationships with these substances. If you’re trying to determine if your loved one is using or has gone ...
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Jul
03
2018
Memorial Day weekend always brought back memories of the good old days, the days I could no longer fully enjoy. Between the barbeques and bonfires, fireworks and pool parties, there was booze everywhere. I tried not attending any of these events, but then I felt left out and lonely. I tried going...
Jun
28
2018
Whether you're recently out of rehab or have been clean or sober for some time, you will likely spend a considerable amount of time struggling with your self-esteem. Substance use and abuse is often detrimental to your sense of identity and self, while social pressure and stigma can make you feel...
Jun
20
2018
The truth hurts. While not a 12-step cliche, it was my introduction to them. All of those trite, so-called words of wisdom emanating from the lips of the old-timers felt like someone was jamming bamboo sticks under my fingernails.Most annoying was that everyone who was dropping these lines had be...
Jun
12
2018
Sleeping pills, also known as hypnotics or soporific drugs are one of the most common forms of prescription medication in the United States. With over 5% of women and 3.5% of men using prescription sleeping aids, and many more abusing sleeping pills outside of a prescription, sleeping pill use is...
Jun
06
2018
People who have never experienced an addiction sometimes think they've got it all figured out. Arm-chair quarterbacks sitting there passing judgments on those of us who made the wrong play. I've gotten to the point when people spout off to look at their feet and ask them, "Are those my shoes on y...
May
29
2018
Millions of Americans suffer from addiction and substance dependence. While, traditionally, addiction has been heavily stigmatized and often criminalized, research is more and more showing that it is influenced by numerous mental and psychological problems, including trauma. Over the past 20 year...
May
22
2018
When I first heard the word, Suboxone, I thought my addiction issues were over. Instead, I learned that Suboxone comes with its own set of challenges.How It WorksSuboxone is a form of an opioid, so it made my detox much more tolerable. It also has this amazing ceiling effect that prevents overdos...
May
18
2018
As technology advances, recovery treatment has been doing so as well. New technology, ranging from medical devices to communication facilitation helps people to seek treatment, stay in touch, and get the help they really need when they need it. While modern rehab facilities have come a long way t...
May
09
2018
From the moment I decided to get sober, it seemed like everybody was telling me what to do. I welcomed the advice at first, especially while I was in rehab, because I didn't know what I was doing. No attempt I ever made to get sober on my own was successful, so I kept my mouth shut and my ears op...
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