The Deadly Risks of Fentanyl
Fentanyl has taken over the streets, turning the tides quickly in favor of illegal drugs. Unfortunately, it is claiming lives in its wake even as people are now waking up to the realization more needs to be done to combat the entry of this lethal drug on the scene. Just by being around the drug, a person can get sick. [...]
What to Give Up in Recovery
We already know that when you are in recovery, it is critical for you to give up drugs and alcohol. Being clean also requires you to give up the negative behaviors and beliefs that brought you to addiction in the first place. By making changes in your thinking and attitudes towards the world, you will be able to achieve sobriety [...]
How to Beat Caffeine Addiction
Beating caffeine addiction is challenging but it may not be as tough as some other drugs and alcohol to defeat. Getting off caffeine is no simple task. Like any drug, caffeine works in your brain and impacts the chemicals and pathways there. Over time, a person gets used to having it in the body and brain, even when trying to [...]
There is No Age Limit for Treatment
It is very common for teens to be under the influence of drugs and alcohol. According to Alcohol Rehab, 33% of the population have tried their first drink from ages 15 and 17 and 18% drank when they were much younger. There are many rehab programs that are specifically for youth and there is no age limit when it comes [...]
Most Common Side Effects of Vicodin Use
Vicodin is a medication which has powerful therapeutic use for people in pain. This opioid can potentially lead to a range of mild to severe side effects over time. The side effects can range for people in severity but it can also be highly addictive, creating other challenges in its wake. Side Effects Any medication which contains hydrocodone and produces [...]
Using Blame as a Shield from Treatment
It is hard to admit when you are wrong. By apologizing and admitting you did something wrong makes you feel defeated and weak. The truth is that blaming others for your problems is the weakest solution to justifying your addiction and admitting you need help will prove your strength. Blaming other people for your addiction means never saying sorry for [...]
Why Psychodynamic Therapy Works
Many therapeutic techniques used to treat mental health disorders, including psychodynamic therapy, are still used today because they are effective in helping people improve their lives. When a person seeks help for addiction and mental health issues, they are likely to encounter various types of therapeutic support. How it Works Psychodynamic therapy is a technique used by therapists and counselors [...]
Watch Out for These Dating Mistakes in Early Recovery
Going back to the dating scene can feel like a huge leap following addiction and recovery. Early recovery is typically not a time to jump into new things because of all the other new things happening in recovery. Some people make some dating mistakes in early recovery if they’re not careful. Here are some to be mindful of and how [...]
Are You Setting Yourself Up for Relapse?
A relapse isn’t usually a spur-of-the-moment thing. By the time someone relapses, she has probably been thinking about it and working up to it for a while. A relapse can happen at any time, although it does get less likely the longer you are sober. People are usually the most vulnerable early on but there is a bit of a [...]
7 Tips for Returning to Work After Addiction Treatment
Going back to work after spending a month or longer in addiction treatment is a challenge. You will likely be anxious about returning. It will take a little time to get back into the swing of things. You may not know what your coworkers have been thinking about your absence. You may fear the stress of your job will lead [...]