Going Cold Turkey Could Unravel Your Recovery
The cold turkey method, observed under new circumstances, does not seem like the way to go to end your addiction to drugs, alcohol or even smoking. The method has, in some cases, worked for addicts, but new research is telling us that for your overall mental health and well-being, this just isn’t the way to […]
A Personal Source of Inspiration For Addicts Everywhere
Inspiration and motivation are such key parts of recovery when it comes to ending the cycle of addiction to drugs and alcohol. It is often asked, however, where this inspiration should come from, and for the purposes of this article the inspiration and motivation come from a source that many non-addicts receive inspiration from: Music! […]
Rebuilding After Treatment
Do all the stars have to line up for recovery from addiction to succeed? Maybe not, but it helps to make small steps to better oneself during their treatment because it will prepare them for the shock of taking on real life once again. Treatment programs have never been better, but what people forget is […]
Treating Both Mental Health Problems and Addiction Together Could Secure a More Successful and Positive Outcome for Patients
There are certainly a number of similarities between mental health issues and addiction. Often, in many treatment settings, the two diseases are treated simultaneously. Those with a serious mental health disorder like Bi-Polar disorder or Schizophrenia are at a much higher risk to abuse certain substances, primarily alcohol, marijuana, MDMA and stimulants like speed in […]
The New Nightmare Drug In South Florida
It would seem a new drug is wreaking havoc in one of America’s biggest vacation and party destinations, South Florida. It’s called Flakka (alpha-PVP) and given how new it is it’s becoming a major threat to the health of those caught in it’s grasp. The drug causes truly odd behavior in it’s users and the […]
The Delicate Issue of Sleep and Drug Use
We are always told that sleep is a very important process in our revitalization as well as having a profound impact on our daily lives. Many of us don’t get enough sleep and begin to rack up what’s called a “sleep debt”. It may not cost as much as credit card debt, dollar wise, but […]
Doctor Shopping May Be Fueling the Prescription Drug Problem
Addiction can effect just about anyone, regardless of where they were born, how rich (or poor) their families were growing up, and whether they are now currently successful in life with a good job or the opposite, someone living in poverty. It doesn’t matter if you are a hardened criminal just released from jail, or […]
Free Hotlines May Serve Their Purpose in the Recovery Process as a Gateway to Sobriety
One of the most difficult situations an addict will face in their addicted life is that of acknowledging they have a problem and seeking the help they need. This isn’t an easy process and many people who are not addicted or have never been addicted to alcohol or drugs simply may not understand this challenge, […]
A Role Model Is The Best Anti-Drug
With more and more research being done to identify what leads many teens into drinking and substance abuse, more focus is being put on finding out just how much influence parents or guardians have over their young charges. Things like a chaotic home, family friends who use drugs openly during family dinners, get-togethers and reunions […]