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Dispelling the Myths About CBD Oil CBD oil is a new buzzword in wellness, and people are using it for everything from anxiety to insomnia and pain relief. But it’s related to marijuana, and people recovering from drug or alcohol addiction may be wary of trying this herbal wellness product. The fact is, CBD, while … Read more
Denial Plagues Substance Abuse Treatment Centers I have been writing treatment blog articles for over 20 years. Quite frankly I find this story on denial, to be quite entertaining to write. You see this is not about addicts in denial or their loved ones. This story is about treatment center operators being in denial about … Read more
Drug Addiction Privacy When you seek treatment for addiction, alcoholism or mental illness, can your personal information be shared without your knowledge? The answer is yes! Drug addiction privacy is actually a “thing”. Learn how to ensure that your rights are being protected. Before we get started let’s learn a little bit about HIPPA HIPPA … Read more
What you may not realize about insurance will make you think twice If you have insurance, checking into rehab during the months of January through October is the most cost-effective. However, addiction isn’t “convenient” anytime in a calendar year. Here is what you need to know to make good a good decision regarding the timing … Read more
Suboxone is a medication that is used to treat addiction. Suboxone Background Prescription opioid pain medications such as Oxycontin and Vicodin are very addictive. These drugs can have effects similar to heroin … especially when taken in large doses or taken other than prescribed. Not everyone who uses opioids gets addicted. But it is difficult … Read more
Help for the Alcoholic – What your doctor won’t tell you The doctor can’t admit their confusion. How can someone who is reasonable in all areas of their life, act completely insane when it comes to a certain type of beverage. It’s hard to watch. How can someone with two Driving Under the Influence arrests … Read more
One thing that is very confusing for people is “after-care” for addiction treatment. It just does’t make sense. If a person goes to a 90-day treatment program and leaves clean and sober, shouldn’t that be the end of it? Wrong. If you really want long term recovery then you need to work on it continuously. A lifetime … Read more
The Al-anon program is often misunderstood After being sober for many years, this is my Al-Anon summary. Hang with me because I am embarrassed by my lack of knowledge. There was a guy named Bill Wilson, who started an organization called Alcoholics Anonymous. He was married to a woman named Lois. This poor lady stayed by … Read more
Once a year there is a national “Drug Awareness Week”. There are all sorts of local events and learning activities that take place across the US. This is a great to learn about the dangers of drugs …. but how do you stay sober the rest of the year? I’m glad you asked because the government program … Read more
Many recovery resources are available to help people seek treatment and sustain recovery. Whichever path a person chooses, it is important that each individual finds the treatment and recovery support that works best for him or her. To assist individuals in reaching out, a variety of organizations that provide information and resources on alcoholism mental … Read more