When you see someone in a full-blown addiction, it’s easy to disassociate. On your drive home from work, you pass by a homeless man sleeping on the dirty street corner ...
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How to Tell if Someone is Physically Dependent on Drugs or Alcohol
Let’s say it’s Friday and you’re looking to wind down from the work week, so you grab a drink at the bar down the street from your apartment on your ...
Relapse Dreams: Cause for Concern?
“La la, just going to treatment, minding my own business, working the steps like they taught me…” When BAM! You jolt awake into a cold sweat, bewildered and utterly confused ...
Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired
We all remember the first time we used or drank. It’s like a switch got flipped and something clicked into place that we had always been missing. Maybe that nagging …
Precipitated Withdrawal: Avoiding Dope Sickness
Dope sick. The intense fear of this all-consuming affliction drives many users to continue seeking out their opiate of choice long past that initial desire to quit. Many describe the ...
Barbiturates vs Benzos: Comparing Tranquilizers
It’s probably been a good minute since you’ve heard about barbiturates. They have fallen out of usage in the last few decades due to their hazardous chemical effects on the ...
Huffing Can Become A Life Threatening Addiction
What Does Huffing Mean? Huffing is a term used for inhalant abuse. A lot like substance abuse or alcohol addiction, people can have a huffing addiction. This means that people ...
Arrested After Birth – The Laws of Carrying a Child While Addicted
Disclaimer Using drugs or drinking alcohol while pregnant can significantly impact you and your baby. If you are struggling with substance abuse, and you're carrying a child, you are at ...
Sober Thanksgiving: No One Likes Cold Turkey
Holidays have a way of reminding us about the long-term cost of substance abuse. As the itch to use occupies our minds through holiday gatherings, we lose focus and memories …
Reasons Why People Leave Treatment Early (And How to Prevent It)
If you’ve watched any medical shows (I’m looking at you, Grey’s Anatomy fans), you’ve probably heard the term “AMA” before. It means going against medical advice and it’s a term ...