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...
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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...
Apr
24
2018
Getting treatment for drug or alcohol addiction is a crucial step on the road to recovery, giving many people the tools and the foundation to start a new and sober life. Unfortunately, this step is often more difficult for members of the disabled community, who face barriers including physical, e...
Apr
17
2018
I love alcohol. I love the way it tastes. I love the burn as it goes down my throat. I love the rush I feel as it starts coursing through my veins. I love the confidence I gain and the fun that follows.And I haven't had a drop of alcohol in six years.Do I miss it? You bet. I miss it every single ...
Apr
12
2018
I was always a bit socially awkward. Looking back, I can clearly see how that lack of confidence led to my becoming an alcoholic. So you can just imagine my apprehension about going to an AA meeting.My thoughts were racing with all sorts of preconceived notions generated by memories of watching o...
Apr
03
2018
What do AA and recovery have in common with Albert Einstein, Mark Twain, a Chinese author, and Benjamin Franklin?A year ago, I wouldn't have known how to answer this question. In my case, I was sentenced to go to AA. Now, after having completed the 12-steps, I know it by heart, and having repeate...
Mar
27
2018
If you or a partner is addicted to drugs, you are likely aware that addiction severely impacts your children. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows that over 8.3 million children under the age of 18 live in a household where at least one parent is addicted to drugs or alcohol. And, tha...
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