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Dealing With Addiction Recovery Fatigue
December 6th, 2016Addiction is no walk in the park, and recovering from it isn’t the easiest process either. From alcohol to cocaine, to methamphetamine, or any other drug of abuse, there are several side effects that can take place after someone has gone through the treatment process. While seeking momentary pleasure, many addicted individuals most likely didn’t […]
Secular Organizations For Sobriety
November 29th, 2016Addiction treatment and support is a dynamic realm, continuously changing to offer individuals better and more informed access to the resources that may serve their individualized needs best. Despite the success attributed to faith-based support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, some people desire an organization that does not base their focus on faith. Instead, these […]
Staying Sober Over The Thanksgiving Holiday
November 21st, 2016In the United States, Thanksgiving is a time of celebration for many people. From feasts to family time, football to parades, and the overarching theme of gratitude, millions of Americans gather together. But Thanksgiving denotes another holiday as well. The night before Thanksgiving, which has been called Blackout Wednesday, may be “one of the biggest […]
Do Psychiatrists Treat Drug And Alcohol Addiction?
November 18th, 2016In short, the answer is yes. The process, however, of choosing an appropriate avenue of care is a decision you or your family member should approach with the utmost care. Take careful measures to incorporate as much information about your options and consideration of your unique circumstances as possible. Drug and alcohol addictions are complex […]
Are OxyContin And Oxycodone The Same Thing?
November 17th, 2016Currently, within the United States, we are experiencing opioid abuse of epidemic proportions. In order to better protect ourselves against this and offer complete education, treatment, and prevention, it is key that we fully understand every aspect of the problem, including the drugs of abuse. Due to the greater number being prescribed, hence their greater […]
Does Addiction Qualify As A Disability?
November 10th, 2016Substance abuse, or addiction, can be undeniably debilitating for some people. In fact, a 2013 survey called National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) found that more than 24 million Americans had abused illicit drugs. These drugs included the following: marijuana prescription drugs […]
LifeRing Secular Recovery: Abstinence-Based Addiction Support Groups
November 10th, 2016In order for treatment or support to be effective, it needs to embrace the person seeking help in a way that acknowledges them as an individual with needs, desires, fears, and hopes that are unique to them and their specific history. These elements all influence the future of their recovery journey. Many individuals utilize the […]
The Dangers Of “Plugging” Drugs And Rectal Drug Administration
November 3rd, 2016Why Would Someone Rectally Administer And “Plug” Drugs? Traditionally, any medications rectally administered will be distributed quickly and more efficiently throughout the body than if administered in a different way. However, rectal administration also means the medication will have a shorter peak time and a shorter duration. For illicit drugs taken this way, the same […]
Why Do People Use Drugs?
November 1st, 2016It may be difficult for some people to understand why anyone would ever begin abusing drugs or alcohol in the first place. In fact, some people may believe that a person who has abused substances may be weak of character or that they do not care about the negative consequences. It is important to understand […]
New Painkiller W-18 Is 100 Times Stronger Than Fentanyl
October 11th, 2016News reports are recently arising about a substance chemically similar to fentanyl, but with a potential for potency that is far more dangerous. W-18 is a substance which was first developed in a Canadian lab over thirty years ago, according to the Washington Post. Designed at the University of Alberta as a pain reliever intended […]
Binge Eating Disorder And Addiction
October 6th, 2016What Is Binge Eating Disorder? Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in the United States. It affects 3.5% of women, 2% of men, and up to 1.6% of youth, as reported by the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). This disorder is characterized by eating excessive amounts of food very quickly, until […]
National Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 2-8, 2016
October 5th, 2016This year’s National Mental Illness Awareness Week will take place from October 2-8, just as it does yearly, during the first full week of October. Perhaps one of the more important outcomes NAMI hopes to achieve through a week dedicated to mental illness awareness is to remove the negative stigma associated with mental illness and […]
