Recovery Apps

Recovery Apps for Smartphones

Drug Addiction and Recovery Apps are very popular right now. There are so many to choose from — it’s easy to get overwhelmed. I rounded up a small list – the focus in on the recovery of alcoholism, addiction, eating disorders, mental illness and gambling. The Alcohol Use Predictor This app is designed to be a screening … Read more

Chronic Pain Addiction

Chronic Pain in Recovery

The word chronic means constant, lasting a long time, or coming back again and again. When you have pain that has bothered you for more than 3 months and doesn’t seem to get better with time, you may be experiencing chronic pain. If you have suffered from drug addiction or alcohol abuse, dealing with Chronic … Read more

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Drug and Alcohol Detox

What is a Drug and Alcohol Detox? Detoxification is a process to manage withdrawal symptoms. This is done by clearing toxins from a person who is physically dependent on drugs or alcohol. The goal is to minimize physical harm.  Important note: this is different from substance abuse treatment or rehabilitation.  Detox is the medically supervised process to prevent life-threatening problems that … Read more

Are Blackouts just for Alcoholics?

When a really drunk person goes to sleep, they are really “passing out”. It’s different from sleeping.  A drunk person doesn’t wake up feeling rested and refreshed … they “come to” feeling tired and sick. When a person “blackouts” they appear awake. However, the next day the person has no memory of the night before.  Blackouts … Read more

Books on Alcoholism and Addiction

Books on Alcoholism and Addiction

If you are struggling with addiction or alcoholism, then I have a book list for you. I have also included titles, for family members, who are suffering because of their loved one’s abuse.  Just relying on books alone will not be enough to fix all your problems, but reading the right material can certainly help. There are … Read more

alcohol and drug intervention

Alcohol and Drug Intervention

Getting Help for Addiction Before it’s too Late Did you know that recovery treatment has advanced and it’s no longer true that someone has to hit “rock bottom” to get help? A structured alcohol and drug intervention might possibly be the solution that will start a lifetime of sobriety. An intervention helps a person see the link between … Read more

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Healthcare Insurance Terms

Making Sense of Your Insurance Policy Healthcare Insurance terms are confusing. Don’t be frustrated, because I can help. First of all, health insurers are required to provide you with an easy-to-understand summary of your benefits. This will make it simple to see what kind of coverage you have (including addiction and mental health services).   Summary of … Read more