Denver’s Psilocybin Decriminalization
Almost everyone was surprised when the city of Denver, Colorado decriminalized “magic” mushrooms this month, even some of the movement’s biggest supporters. The city is the first in the nation to do so, and no matter what you may or may not know about their active ingredient, psilocybin, you are likely surprised too. Why would […]
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 learn how to identify stress and to know how […]
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, Adderall is also used to treat narcolepsy, a sleep disorder characterized by excessive sleepiness and hallucinations. Adderall stimulates dopamine, […]
Heroin Track Marks and Signs of Heroin Use
Heroin abuse may be tough to detect, yet there are many signs that a person may be abusing the drug. If you believe a friend, family member, or colleague is abusing heroin, you may face an uphill battle to get this individual to address his or her addiction. In most instances, heroin addicts will do […]
How Can Loved Ones Ensure A Smooth Transition Back Home After Drug Treatment?
Support Group: What is it? And What to Expect?
Going to a support group for the very first time can be a very daunting task, but fact of the matter is – it’s probably going to be the absolute best thing for you. Whether you have been through a structured rehabilitation program, or if you got clean and sober on your own and need […]
Music Therapy for Addiction Recovery
Music therapy, simply defined, is the use of music to improve health or functional outcomes in people suffering from a disorder, disease, or illness of some kind. It is a special type of therapy in which a music therapist uses a wide variety of the aspects of music – such as its physical, emotional, mental, […]
How Recovery Begins
When things are dark, they are often very dark – especially when it comes to addiction. It may be hard if not nearly impossible to see a light at the end of the tunnel, but it really is there. Sadly, there many people suffering from dependence and addiction to alcohol or drugs, and many of […]
Addiction Recovery Degrees
Many people who are in recovery are drawn to a career in the addiction recovery field. This is natural; of course someone who has seen that recovery is possible would want to help others recover as well. This is a great field for people in recovery because it is something they are passionate about, have […]
Strategies to Keep Your Kids Drug Free
You may think that no matter what you do, whether or not your child decides to us drugs or alcohol is completely out of your hands. In your mind, kids will be kids, and they will do what they will do, and they are certainly not going to listen to their parents, and least of […]