Drug overdoses can be very scary to see as overdoses always have the potential to be fatal. The symptoms of overdosing on stimulants or depressants can be not breathing, vomiting, convulsions, severe disorientation, high temperature, [...]
Step four in the twelve steps is “make a searching and fearless written moral inventory of yourself.” This is the perfect step to complete in spring since spring is a season of new awakenings and [...]
We know that drugs can affect the way we think and cause a lot of damage to our lives mentally as well as physically, bringing a lot of stress. Substance abuse can also ruin our [...]
Being assertive means that you know what you want and are not afraid to express your wants to other people. It does not mean that you need to be aggressive in which you use scare [...]
When someone in your family dies, it has the potential to break a family apart. Each person is affected differently and dealing with their grief in their own way. The 1980 film Ordinary People shows [...]
Yoga is one of the most popular and widespread fitness movements in the U.S. today, and there’s no surprise why. Whether people try it to lose weight, become more flexible or embrace their inner zen, [...]
One of the most common themes you’ll hear about in treatment for drug or alcohol addiction is the importance of finding an outlet. This could be anything from painting to yoga to running marathons or [...]
Heroin is one of the most destructive drugs in existence, and it’s truly no surprise that it’s one of the most commonly used drugs as well. Heroin has a reputation for being a one hit [...]
Our family, while they normally support us and love us unconditionally, can be as equally toxic as any negative friend or former friend. When a person struggles with drug and alcohol addiction, it’s unfortunately very [...]
The first few days when you leave treatment for addiction to drugs or alcohol can be an incredibly uplifting experience, but many people find that those days fade into weeks or even months of anxiety, [...]
