Where I Found Hope

Published on September 26, 2016 by in Success Stories

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I was forced into treatment. My family told me I could either go to Narconon or stay in jail, so my choice was easy. I figured I would go to treatment for a month to appease them and then I would be back to my life, whatever that would entail. I was ok with the […]

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Living with Addiction

Published on September 22, 2016 by in Success Stories

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Families where an addiction is present can be very painful to live in. This is why those who live with a substance abuser may become traumatized by the experience. The loved one of an addict is often faced with broad mood swings from one end of the emotional, psychological and behavioral spectrum to the other. […]

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The Stray

Published on September 20, 2016 by in Success Stories

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When someone encounters a stray animal, they will usually view it in one of two ways.  They will either want to take it in and nourish it back to health or they will leave it to fend for itself.  Those who feel the animal should fend for itself may have the idea the animal’s natural […]

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The Spiral of Failure

Published on September 14, 2016 by in Success Stories

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Every addict had a time when they decided, for whatever reason to take that first hit, shot, or snort. Maybe for fun or to cope with stress or for any number of other reasons. A common misconception is with that first hit someone would be established as an addict.  However, this is not the case. […]

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Football and Alcohol

Published on September 10, 2016 by in Success Stories

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NFL and NCAA kick offs not only signal the beginning of football games, they also signal a rise in beer and alcohol sales.  So even though summer is not over (when beer and alcohol sales are already high enough), there is a 17% rise in beer sales increasing with the commencement of football season. Researchers […]

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My Experience with Kratom

Published on September 10, 2016 by in Success Stories

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The DEA’s recent classification of Kratom as a Schedule 1 narcotic met with complaints and protests from those who claim Kratom is a safe and natural alternative to opiates. I applaud the DEA’s decision, as from my personal experience, this idea that Kratom is  safe is very false. About four months ago, my brother stopped at […]

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Prior to now, I hadn’t been one year sober in 13 years.  The last time I was sober for one year was when I was 17 years old.  It’s been so long, I didn’t remember the feeling.  What I can say about that feeling now, is that it is fulfilling.  I have accomplished the task I […]

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