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 become overwhelming. The […]
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 in severe cases, it can even lead to fatal […]
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 truly anywhere and at any time to […]
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 further than Denver, however; not only did […]
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 more easily remembered name in 1994. Although similar in some ways to twelve […]
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 day, more than 130 people in our country die […]
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, outside, on a […]
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 everyone is fighting a similar battle, and some participants are […]
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 an ibogaine clinic […]
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 addictive behaviors. Stress is a major […]