I couldn’t stay sober. No matter what I did, how many meetings I attended or how many times I called my sponsor – I couldn’t stay away from alcohol. I thought something was wrong with me. I completely believed in Alcoholics Anonymous, seen so many friends in the program staying sober, but I couldn’t. When...Read More
When comparing heavy drinking versus alcoholism, is one worse than the other? Does heavy drinking and alcoholism mean the same thing? Is there a correlation between the two and if one drinks heavily, does it mean they are alcoholic? These are common questions often asked when one is concerned about heavy drinking and alcoholism. Heavy...Read More
When a person wants to accomplish something or achieve a particular goal, certain steps need to be taken. The same is true when a person who is suffering from addiction considers what it might look like to get clean and sober. What is the starting point, and where do you go from there? Recovery from...Read More
Most people who are suffering from any type of substance abuse disorder will find themselves feeling hopeless.Many individuals make several attempts to quit using or drinking on their own, with no success. In fact, it is even common for people to make solid attempts, involving professional help, and still have little to no success. The...Read More
There are many facilities that support residential full time treatment and outpatient treatment. Not everyone is in a position to go into residential treatment full time for 90 days to a year or more. Some folks are so situated that they must continue working if possible, or perhaps, assist with the care of their family. When it comes...Read More
Withdrawal symptoms from Hydrocodone can be extremely uncomfortable and intense. Without medical supervision, many have described the experience as ‘the worst flu ever’ and sadly, some decide to use in order to avoid withdrawals. There are ways to prevent intense withdrawal symptoms, and medical care is available. Since Hydrocodone is short acting, usually withdrawal symptoms...Read More
If you have been through residential treatment for a drug and/or alcohol issue you have probably heard of sober living homes but what is a sober living environment like? Many treatment facilities offer a sober living program, while others provide referrals to sober living options. The concept for a sober living environment came about out of necessity....Read More
There’s no guarantee when one makes the choice to recover from alcohol or drugs. With hard work, and following the best practices, it is possible. In some cases, detoxification may be necessary before entering a residential in-patient treatment center. This is the process that safely manages the acute physical symptoms of withdrawal symptoms associated with...Read More
Am I part of the Addiction When I love an Alcoholic/Addict? If you are in a relationship where drugs/alcohol are creating a problem, by definition you are being severely affected by the family disease of addiction. The addict has to travel a long road to recover from this debilitating disease. So does the person who...Read More
Fentanyl is a painkiller that is used to relieve pain in cancer patients. It is 100 times more powerful than morphine and as much as 50 times more powerful than heroin according to the DEA. Because it is so powerful, it should not be prescribed except under the close scrutiny of a doctor skilled in...Read More
