Opioid painkiller medications are similar to heroin and both are derived form the poppy plant. They have similar chemical structures and both bind to the same opioid receptors in the brain. They both create a feeling of euphoria in the user and...
When addiction enters a marriage it creates all kinds of problems that can destroy the marriage if the proper help isn’t sought. When a spouse is struggling with addiction, the other spouse may feel helpless and powerless to help their loved one....
Addiction impacts the family unit on many levels. Even if you do not share a living environment with family members, addiction can still affect your relationship with them. And, just as addiction is not an isolated disease, the decision to pursue sobriety will...
There is a familiar phrase among alcoholics that is known as HALT. It is a reminder to alcoholics that they should “try to never be too Hungry, Angry, Lonely and Tired.” This is especially true during holidays such as Christmas where there...
With Christmas and New Year’s right around the corner, some may begin to feel overwhelmed by a mix of emotions. Those who are struggling with addiction or currently going through recovery may be at a higher risk of suffering from depression. Dealing...
Art therapy is one of the alternative treatment models used in addiction recovery that helps patients express thoughts and feelings. Sometimes the addict has difficulty articulating and expressing difficult emotional issues that they struggle with. Art therapy in addiction recovery has been shown to be...
Addiction aftercare programs are an essential part of the recovery process for alcoholics and drug addicts. After an addict has completed the intense process of detox and rehabilitation during the first few weeks of treatment, aftercare may seem like a less intense...
Addiction to prescription drugs in America is a growing problem and cause for concern. Over 50 million people over the age of twelve have used prescription medications at least once in their lifetime. Prescription narcotics are causing mayhem in the lives of...
Addiction to drugs and alcohol will devastate a person’s life and can leave them feeling helpless and hopeless. When an addict finally admits that they need professional help they have to know how to find it. The first step would be to...
Vaping is done by using an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) device which is a personal vaporizer (PV). When the user takes a puff from the PV, they inhale an aerosol called vapor. PVs have a heating element that atomizes a liquid solution that...
