Does Hypnosis work for Drug Addiction?
Nov 24, 2019Read →
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12 Truths for Parents of Addicts
Watching a loved one suffer from addiction can be excruciating no matter what the relationship, but it can be especially difficult and unbearable if the addict is your child. Whether your child is a teenager, a young adult, or an older adult, if alcohol or drugs has appeared to h
Nov 23, 2019Read →
How to Increase Hope in Addiction Recovery
Hope is, without a doubt, an integral piece of the addiction recovery process. Many if not most people experiencing addiction to drugs or alcohol eventually find themselves without hope somewhere down the road, but luckily, it is something that can again be found, can be cultivat
Nov 9, 2019Read →
Social Anxiety Disorder and Alcohol Abuse
For most people, a party is an excuse to have a good time, hanging out with old friends and meeting new people in a lively atmosphere. But if you have social anxiety, parties can trigger fear and alarm—being in a confined space with lots of people is the last place you want to be
Oct 28, 2019Read →
Addiction Recovery: Introverts vs. Extroverts
The terms “introvert” and “extrovert” are rather commonly used today when describing ourselves or the personalities of others, and most people know what each term implies. Psychologist Carl Jung first used these words when conducting a study of psychological theory, although thei
Oct 23, 2019Read →
Drug Prevention Tips for Children and Adolescents
The best way to avoid becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol is to never start using them in the first place. This is inarguable and indisputable, yet most people do try one or both in their lifetimes. In some cases, the consumption of drugs and alcohol comes far too early in one
Oct 21, 2019Read →
Can CBD Treat Opioid Addiction?
An exciting new study adds opioid addiction to the long list of conditions that can be treated using CBD. CBD is a compound that exists within the cannabis sativa plant, but unlike it’s more well known sibling, THC, it does not get the user high, it is non-addictive, and it has n
Oct 12, 2019Read →
Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management
Options for Pain Management Without Opioids When you live with constant, unrelenting pain, even the smallest daily tasks can be excruciating. That’s why opioids exploded in popularity over the last decade or so, with Vicodin, Percocet, Demerol, OxyContin, and others becoming fami
Sep 26, 2019Read →
Elton John's Journey from Addiction to Sobriety
Rocketman, the recently released biopic on singer, songwriter and performer Sir Elton John, has reignited interest in and the popularity of this famous man. This is no surprise as Elton John has lived a long and incredible life. Most biographical films are created after the death
Sep 8, 2019Read →
Trauma and Addiction: How to Counter Trauma Triggers During the Addiction Recovery Process
Traumatic events sometimes trigger addictive behaviors. They may also make a person more susceptible than others to substance use disorders (SUDs). Fortunately, an individual who knows how to counter trauma triggers is well-equipped to manage his or her addictive behaviors and pr
Aug 27, 2019Read →
Signs of Drug Addiction You Need to Know About
It is easy to identify signs of addiction and lose control of your addiction – and for good reason. A drug addiction is a brain disease that impacts how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If you abuse drugs for an extended period of time, the urge to use illicit substances may
Aug 20, 2019Read →
Cocaine Use Disorder Cardiovascular Health and the Risk for Heart Attacks
People can easily become addicted to the propulsive high that comes with cocaine use, but that intense stimulation can have detrimental effects on the heart that last much longer than any high. Cocaine’s unique effect on the body can lead to a bevy of cardiovascular problems—and
Aug 15, 2019Read →
6 Mindfulness Meditation Apps for Addiction Recovery
Mediation is wonderful! It will change your life, and in some ways, it will even set you free. Although meditation may, for some, seem shrouded in mystery, it is actually quite simple, and can easily be enjoyed by all. Mindfulness is meditation in action, and can be experienced t
Aug 12, 2019Read →
Magic Mushrooms Decriminalized in Oakland
On June 4th 2019, Oakland, California became the second city in the United States to decriminalize psilocybin mushrooms for personal use. This decision came on the heels of Denver, Colorado doing the same thing a little less than a month earlier on May 8th. Oakland went a step fu
Aug 4, 2019Read →
SMART Recovery for Addiction
SMART Recovery is an international non-profit organization that works to help people around the world with their recovery from drugs and alcohol. Begun in 1992, this project was originally called the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Self-Help Network (ADASHN) before transitioning to its mo
Jul 27, 2019Read →
Opioids on Trial in Oklahoma
Oklahoma became the first state to bring a pharmaceutical company to court over opioid addiction on May 27th, and they are just one of forty-four different states currently planning to sue. The opioid crisis is out of control across the United States by anyone’s standards. Every
Jul 20, 2019Read →
Why Sobriety at Music Festivals is Awesome
Spring is here, and summer is coming, and that means the season of music festivals is upon us. So many people from all walks of life enjoy attending music festivals these days, and of course they do – why not? Listening to music from a wide variety of famous and talented artists,
Jul 14, 2019Read →
Pros & Cons of Online Support Groups
Support groups are a vital, indispensible part of the recovery process for many people. It makes sense – when people support one another, everyone is collectively stronger. Support groups bring people together and allows them to lean upon one another in a safe environment. Since
Jul 3, 2019Read →
Beware of Ibogaine For Sale! Where to Get Ibogaine
Many people who have done a minimal amount of research believe that ibogaine can help them beat an addiction, but they don’t want to go through an ibogaine treatment center. Instead, they want to do it on their own, take it at home, and be done with it. After all, going to
Jul 1, 2019Read →
Stress and Drug Addiction: 5 Ways to Manage Stress in Addiction Recovery and Prevent Relapse
Stress management is a key factor in addiction recovery. If a person can manage stress during addiction recovery, he or she could prevent a relapse. Conversely, failure to manage stress may lead to a relapse – and make it virtually impossible for a person to overcome his or her a
Jun 27, 2019Read →
CBD & Recovery
Everyone’s talking about CBD and the many wonders it seems to provide – but why, and what is it? Is it safe? Is it legal? Is it a drug? Is it a medicine? Most importantly, is it advisable for people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction? Cannabidiol, otherwise known as CBD,
Jun 22, 2019Read →
Eminem's Road to Recovery
Marshall Mathers, the man you may know better as Eminem, is an inspiration to us all. On April 20th of this year, he celebrated eleven years of sobriety. Although he is not in the spotlight today as much as he once was, he is still creating and working hard to produce new music a
Jun 19, 2019Read →
Stress Management Strategies in Recovery
Everyone experiences stress sometimes. It can come from so many different sources and from all directions, and it can make any difficult time even harder. It can arise suddenly and intensify rapidly, and, when not addressed, it often sticks around for a while. It’s important to l
Jun 8, 2019Read →
How to Detox from Adderall: Withdrawals, Symptoms and Effects
Detoxing from Adderall Adderall is both a prescription medication and amphetamine, i.e. a central nervous stimulant. It is often used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a condition commonly associated with restlessness and impulsiveness. In some instances,
Jun 6, 2019Read →