1. Choose safe celebrations: ones where you know there will not be access to drugs or alcohol. If you know your good buddy is throwing a drinking party, avoid it. 2. Remember your triggers. Everyone has triggers and you know yours. Stay away from the people, places and situations you know trigger addictive behavior, […]
Throughout life, I have encountered numerous traumatic events. One of the hardest events was when my parents divorced. I didn’t know how to deal with the emotions I encountered going through it. It was so overwhelming and I felt very isolated. Between 40% – 50% of marriages end in a divorce. Of that 40% – […]
“….my advice to people would be not to take psychedelic drugs – they are very dangerous. They are not good for your mind.” Brian Wilson This advice was spoken a few days ago by Brian Wilson, as a reply to the question, “Is there something you would like to tell other people who have some […]
Urine adulteration is a common method practice by those who want their drug testing results to come out negative even if they have the presence of illegal drugs in their system. Here are common and popular means of altering a urine analysis of which a parent, loved one or employer should be aware. * […]
When you love someone who abuses drugs or alcohol, you spend a lot of time, energy and resources in the hope that she or she will change. During that time, you will probably live with quite a bit of unacceptable behavior while the addict lies to you, steals from you and makes hollow promises he […]
When finding treatment for a loved one, there are some things you may want to consider. One important factor is the treatment center’s approach to addiction. Treatment centers generally follow one of three different modalities with the vast majority of rehabs adhering to the 12 step model. There are also religious based and non-traditional programs. […]
Despite the media coverage on legalized marijuana, it is still illegal in half of the United States. Currently, twenty five states and the District of Columbia have laws legalizing marijuana in some form, which means it is illegal in 25 states. Marijuana edibles are food or treats that are infused with THC (tetrahydrocannabinol, the main mind altering ingredient found in […]
Over the past 14 years, I have had five foot surgeries, seven lower back surgeries and two neck surgeries. Before my first neck surgery, I was a drug addict. I used my surgeries as a way to get any medication to feed my addiction. This had the effect of prolonging the healing and kept me […]
Pets have been known to assist with general health, alleviate stress with their adorable antics, quell loneliness with their cuddles, in addition to increasing opportunities for exercise and socialization. Is it possible they could also assist someone recovering from a substance abuse problem as well? While pets are an extra responsibility and expense, they […]
My name is Mike and I am not an addict. A year ago I went to Narconon Louisiana and my life was a mess. I was so worried about feeding my addiction to drugs and alcohol and keeping up the appearance that everything was OK, I had lost the ability to truly live. I had […]
