New Year's Eve, like so many other holidays, is steeped in the drinking tradition. And for those in early recovery, it may feel like New Year’s Eve is a holiday that doesn’t mix well with sobriety. However, being sober doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate. Here are some...
If you struggle with anxiety, you are not alone. In fact, it is one of the most common illnesses in America. Anxiety affects more than 40 million people in the United States alone. Even though anxiety is treatable in most, sadly, only 37 percent of those affected seek...
On our last blog we discussed prescription opiates. Namely, how they affect the brain, some common names, and how to tell if your loved one is using prescription opiates. This blog post will further discuss how to spot opioid withdrawals. As we discussed previously,...
Opioids are a class of drugs that are naturally found in the opium poppy plant. Some prescription opioids are made directly from the plant, while most are made by scientists in labs. These prescriptions are used primarily to treat moderate to severe pain as they can...
“Marijuana maintenance” is what it is called and for many addicts, it can be deadly. This maintenance is the use of marijuana during active recovery. The disease of addiction has a three-fold facet: physical, mental and spiritual. According to the book of Alcoholics...