No matter the problem: cocaine, alcohol, opioids, prescription drugs, or any other highly addictive substance. Addiction kills and causes untold trauma on the family structure. Addiction is a mental health disorder and should be treated as such. Substance Abuse...
What is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine. While most opioids are derived from the naturally occurring opium poppy, fentanyl is part of a class of drugs called synthetic opioids. Synthetic opioids are manufactured in a...
Whether you entered a rehab treatment facility or you are working your sobriety through 12-step meetings, the first 90 days is difficult. This time is a crucial time in anyone's sobriety. For most, "coming to" in sobriety is an emotionally intensive and frightening...
A relapse is when you return to using drugs and/or alcohol after a period of sobriety. For many in recovery, relapse is considered part of recovery. I do not subscribe to that theory as it can give people a reason to relapse. The ultimate goal for sobriety should be...
Overcoming Obstacles to Substance Abuse Treatment For most people, the idea of getting sober can be scary, and many will attempt recovery on their own. In fact, most who need to seek substance abuse treatment don’t attempt to...
Anyone. who has tried to get sober will tell you that it is one of the most difficult things a person can do. This is because you usually have to not only conquer your own fears and insecurities, but you also may have to leave all your "friends and acquaintances" in...
Contrary to popular opinion, it is not the Covid-19 virus that has had a tremendous impact on addiction and drug overdoses in the United States. In fact, it is the heavy-handed government response to this virus that has led to an...
For many in recovery from heroin, especially early recovery, they will be offered an opportunity to take drug such as suboxone, or methadone. These drugs can act as inhibitors to help avoid the physical pain that comes from heroin withdrawal. At its surface, this...
Deciding to get clean and sober can be difficult. For many people, there is the question of if there is an easier, softer way. Few people want to admit that they have a problem that they cannot solve on their own. In our culture, admitting defeat can feel like a...