Americans, Pain, and Opioids
The opioid crisis in the United States is real and is growing and tragically, there is no end in sight. In 2017, opioids killed more than 70,000 Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and this number is so high that it actually caused a decrease in overall life expectancy in our […]
Addiction in the Nursing Profession
Nursing is a wonderful, respectable, and rewarding profession, and most who choose it love it – even despite the long hours, challenges, and intense demands of the job. Nurses are a vital part of health care sector, and are often even more involved in direct patient care than most doctors. There are a wide variety […]
Dealing with Transfer Addictions
There are many different names for the term transfer addiction. This common occurrence can also be referred to as addiction replacement, cross addiction, or a substitute addiction. No matter what you call them, as someone in recovery, they are something you certainly want to avoid, and something you must be highly vigilant against. In simple […]
Depression in Early Recovery and When to Seek Help
Experiencing depression in recovery – particularly in early recovery – is extremely common. When someone finally breaks free from his or her addiction and begins living a clean and sober lifestyle, it seems as if everything should appear new, bright, celebratory, and exciting, but many people find that they feel just the opposite, and these […]
How to Find a Date When You Are Clean and Sober
Now that you have been clean and sober for a while, you are feeling strong and confident – and that’s great. You are successfully moving down your own personal path to recovery, and everything seems to be working out just the way you’d hoped and planned. However, lately you find that sometimes you feel lonely. […]
Stream of Consciousness Journaling
Journaling in recovery can be great for you! Writing down your thoughts and feelings can help alleviate stress and can teach you a great deal about yourself. Writing daily is an excellent habit to start, and once you get in the swing of it, the benefits are numerous. Of course, there are many ways to […]
How to Detox from Alcohol: Withdrawals, Symptoms and Effects
Alcohol Use Disorder Addiction to alcohol is, in some ways the most insidious addiction we face as a society. That is because the problem is “swept under the rug,” and the legal nature of alcohol allows us to ignore the fact that it is dangerously addictive for so many users. However, a quick look at […]
How to Detox from Cocaine: Withdrawals, Symptoms and Effects
How to Detox from Cocaine Cocaine abuse is a global issue, and it shows no signs of disappearing any time soon. Recent research from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime revealed worldwide cocaine production reached “absolute record highs” in 2017. Comparatively, the National Institute on Drug Abuse reports cocaine use is prevalent in […]
How to Detox from Crack: Withdrawals, Symptoms and Effects
Detoxing from Crack Crack causes physical and psychological dependence that can be difficult to overcome. It often causes an individual to experience withdrawal symptoms when he or she tries to detox and quit, too. The more concentrated version of crack, aka cocaine, comes in powder form. Cocaine is one of the most potent forms of […]
The Biggest Recovery Challenges That No One Tells You About
Addiction recovery often proves to be a lengthy process. Although an alcohol or drug addict may allocate significant time and energy to prepare for recovery, unforeseen challenges may crop up during this process. If these challenges become too overwhelming, a recovering alcohol or drug addict risks suffering a relapse. There are lots of challenges that […]