You’re on the freeway heading toward your destination. You go to switch lanes, and you suddenly hear the blast of a car horn. Another vehicle was there in your blind spot. It feels like the other vehicle came out of nowhere.You just narrowly avoided having an accident. Drug addiction recovery has a lot in common … Continue reading Blind Spots With Drug Addiction Keep You Trapped
July 17, 2010
On This Page: Physical Health Mental Health Social Environment Putting It All Together Sobriety requires intentionality. You have to rebuild your life to make sobriety a reality. And it’s not just about refraining from drug use; it’s about managing your mental and physical wellness so you don’t become vulnerable to relapse. Drug rehab is a … Continue reading Coping Skills for a Sober Life
July 14, 2010
Heroin is one of the most addictive drugs. People who use heroin often develop a tolerance, which means that they need higher and/or more frequent doses of the drug to get the desired effects.[1] Heroin can take over someone’s life in short order. Each time you use heroin, overdose is a possibility. It’s like playing … Continue reading Surviving Heroin Addiction
June 30, 2010
Do you have questions about crystal meth addiction? It’s one of the most dangerously addictive drugs out there today. Take a look at these FAQ’s to brush up on your knowledge about crystal meth. Why Do People Start Using Meth Methamphetamine is a type of stimulant drug. It can make people feel invincible and full … Continue reading Important FAQs about Crystal Meth Addiction
June 13, 2010
Women are strong. They meet and overcome challenges no one expects them to. This does not mean they are invincible. Just like anyone, women can and do face substance abuse and addiction problems. They often struggle invisibly or in silence, but they do struggle. If you are a woman trapped by addiction, you know the … Continue reading Facts About Women and Drug Addiction
June 3, 2010
Depression and drug use, suicide and addiction. These issues are closely related. They are dark consequences of one another and challenge efforts to rediscover health and joy in life. However a challenge is not a permanent block. Suicide is a real risk, but recovery is also a real possibility. Is Suicide Common? Suicide is one … Continue reading Suicide A Real Risk With Drug Addiction
May 27, 2010
Addiction hurts families and for as many as 60 percent of families it also brings violence.[1] When an addict turns against his family with physical violence and verbal accusations, it brings suffering that lasts generations. Plus, violence indicates an addict suffers from a more severe addiction and mental health problems that need immediate treatment to ensure … Continue reading Family Violence And Addiction
May 24, 2010
When a person with drug addiction decides they may need to slow down or even quit their drug use, they might strongly consider going cold turkey. Just drop it all at once and gut out the symptoms. They don’t need a shrink telling them what to feel or what to do, and they certainly don’t … Continue reading Drug Treatment or Cold Turkey
May 12, 2010
A great deal of drug addiction treatment research is focused upon different ways to fight off relapse during and after drug rehab.[i] Therapeutic treatments, talk and behavior therapy, support groups, individualized therapy, exercise, meditation, medical treatment are all part of well-rounded, holistic drug treatment programs. Religious focus during treatment can come in the form of … Continue reading Fighting Drug Addiction with Religion
April 7, 2010
When it comes to teen drug addiction, prevention usually comes in the form of talking to teenagers about the dangers and health issues that result when drugs are an issue. The risks of drug addiction, drug overdose, teen pregnancy, and disease through unprotected sex, as well as death due to accident or negligent behavior, are … Continue reading Drug Addiction Education for Parents
March 18, 2010
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