Violent tugging from the back of the throat. Eyes burning with the threat of tears. Two young children stare with doe eyes as they try to process the news, “Your dad committed suicide. ...
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Why California is Ideal for Addiction Rehab
Ever noticed that in music and film, California is synonymous with good vibes and hopeful new starts? There’s a reason California has such a dense population. People across the board ...
Recognize When Your Child is Using Opiates
Ask any person over the age of 50 what accomplishment they're most proud of, and you can bet that many of them will smile and respond without missing a beat, ...
Weary of Relativity: Adjusting to Sex While Clean and Sober
Sex in the midst of addiction crosses many dangerous lines. It’s the perfect storm: you’re feeling good off a substance high already, which feeds into sex’s natural feelings of euphoria ...
Letter to Parents: Home Medicine Cabinets Lead to Heroin Addiction
“Heroin addict” sounds pretty scary to the average parent. US culture inundates us with the idea that heroin is the ultimate bad drug that only the most lost and depraved ...
Raped Under the Influence: It’s Okay to Not Be Okay
We’re surrounded by rape culture. It’s what shames women and men into hiding the invasive, soul-crushing horrors that befall them behind closed doors. The patriarchy has a nasty habit of ...
Veiled Cry for Help: Your Loved One’s Private Addiction
There are few things that raise the heart to the throat quicker than being confronted with your loved one’s private suffering. Those hidden bottles you keep finding around the house. ...
Proust Effect: A Change of Scenery Helps in Addiction Recovery
Strange that after all these years, the scent of your first love’s perfume STILL raises the hair on the back of your neck. Or maybe it’s the soft touch of ...
Don’t Pull the Trigger: Cognitive Structuring Leads to Addiction
We’ve all heard the ignorant line dripping with condescension, “Oooh, poor baby, was that a trigger for you? Grow up and deal with it! The real world isn’t obligated to ...
Heuristics: Why Loved Ones Become Strangers in Addiction
Chagrin is understandable when a mom discovers her young adult son has, once again, stolen money from her wallet. Or he didn’t show up to his job. Maybe he was ...