Drug Intervention Guide
Is my loved one a good candidate for a drug or alcohol intervention? I have some good news. Substance abuse recovery treatment has advanced in the last couple of decades. It’s no longer true required that you have to hit “rock bottom” to get help. A planned drug intervention might possibly be the solution that […]
Heroin Addiction – Trends
How long with the Heroin Addiction Trend Last? There is an unfortunate trend with Heroin Addiction – more people are suffering from the drugs deadly effects. Why are so many people using this drug? Despite the risk of overdose, some folks abuse heroin because they are trying to not to feel pain. They may also take […]
Naltrexone for Addiction
Fast Facts about Naltrexone for addiction treatment Naltrexone helps you avoid relapse. It is legal and is administered under a doctor’s care. It is NOT just another drug to abuse. Naltrexone is produced under safe conditions and sold legally. There is no risk of getting tainted doses, which can happen with street drugs. You can stop […]
Why Should You Go to Rehab in November or December?
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 […]
Recovering Addicts Share
The Moment They Knew Treatment was the Right Choice I was ready to let that battle go Most of us can identify a defining “aha” moment of our lives: for some, it might be choosing to leave an unhappy marriage, and for others, it could be making a major career change. I recently spoke to […]
Suboxone Medication Treatment
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 […]
Gambling Problems combined with Alcoholism
Gambling addiction and alcoholism is a deadly combination Gambling Problems are not unique to Las Vegas and it is a real disorder. About 1% of American adults (nearly 3 million people) are pathological gamblers. 1 out of 3 people who have a gambling problem also have problems with alcohol. 1 out of 4 people who are […]
Five quick ways to embrace sobriety
Here are five quick ways to embrace sobriety. Actually, it’s been 22 years since I have had a mind-altering substance, so I have a lot of tips. But, let’s just keep this as an easy read. Tip #1: Prescription pills can easily be a sobriety “trap” Just because pills are prescribed by a doctor and administered […]
Addiction – is it a disease or a lack of willpower?
Addiction Equals Disease Even though addiction was officially classified as a disease by the American Medical Association in 1987 there is still a debate today about whether this classification is correct. Opponents of the disease model of addiction claim that addiction cannot be a disease because it is brought about because of choices that the […]
Our 3 Favorite Addiction Guest Posts
This year I have had some excellent Addiction Articles from a variety of writers. Here are my top three favorites. (1) The hardest first step is asking for help As the end of this year is approaching, so is my first year of sobriety. I would like to take some time and reflect on my […]