This is What it is Like to Lose a Friend to Addiction
We lose friends in many ways. People walk into our lives and take on pivotal roles in our hearts and minds. Then, all of a
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5 Reasons You Won’t Want to Miss End Heroin BHAM 2020
February 29th is quickly approaching which means END HEROIN BHAM 2020 is just around the corner. This year’s outing will be our fourth annual event which has given us the opportunity to ensure it’ll be a worthwhile experience for attendees and vendors. Below, we detail five reasons why you won’t want to miss END HEROIN BHAM 2020 on February 29th at 10:00 AM:
The Opposite of Addiction
We often look at the root causes of addiction being attributed to nature and nurture. After all, it’s true that children of alcoholics are more vulnerable to alcoholism and people who suffer from trauma or mental illness are more susceptible to substance abuse. We also consider the opposite of addiction to be sobriety.
Alternative Recovery Methods: How to Know What’s Right for You
If you or a loved one is in recovery for an addiction, you may be hearing a lot of buzz about alternative treatments. From acupuncture to hallucinogens, the addiction treatment community is always looking for new ways to cure addiction. But are any of these therapies right for you or the person who is seeking treatment? Read on to find out more about alternative addiction recovery therapies, ways to supplement treatment, and what really works.
Everything You Need to Know About Medication-Assisted Treatment
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a highly controversial topic amongst individuals in recovery as well as medical professionals. When choosing the most appropriate substance abuse treatment
Have you Ever Thought?
Have you ever thought about how amazing it is that you were born into the time frame that you were, in the United States, into the region and family that you were, and then how a few happenstances along the way changed the entire trajectory of your life? Think, for instance, about how you met your best friend or your spouse, or maybe the unusual circumstances that led you to your profession.
Texting Trouble: Code Words that Signal Teen Drug Use
If you mistakenly say “Parkay” (margarine) when you mean “parkour” (urban freerunning), then you’ll likely scratch your head when you see “Got skrill need wings A3” on your teenager’s phone. Those texting code words, which translate to “Got money; need cocaine; anytime, anywhere, anyplace,” are designed to fly under your radar. Yet they’re a clear signal that your child is involved in the drug scene.
Addiction and the Family: A Ripple Effect
Addiction is frequently considered a family disease – and for good reason. It affects the addict, their families, their friends, as well as anyone who is close to family and friends of the addict.
Fear and Scary Movies: A Natural High
October is here which means scary movies are finally back in season. The visceral response to fear is absolute: the goosebumps from a person entering
To My Mother, Who Blames Herself for My Addiction
I put my mother through hell when I was bound by the crippling disease of addiction. I was in a dark place, full of terror
