When a loved one who has a substance use disorder decides to enter into treatment it can be both a relief and a challenging time. You may feel helpless and confused about how to best support them while they are in rehab and how to navigate their sobriety once they...
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...
When you think about 12-step programs, Alcoholics Anonymous most likely comes to mind. These types of recovery meetings meet all over the world and is, by far, the largest recovery option available. At these meetings, a group of people come together to share their...
What is an intervention? How can I be sure a loved one needs one? What steps are involved in an intervention? In this article, we answer these questions families may have on how to stage an intervention for a loved on. If a...
Alcoholism is one of the most prevalent mental health issues in the world. In fact, according to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 14.1 million people reported the signs of alcoholism[1], also known as Alcohol Use Disorder. Additionally, an...
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...
The Thanksgiving holiday is a time for gratitude – for family, friends, health, and wellness. While we also give thanks for the turkey, stuffing, and sweet potato casserole (with marshmallows), Thanksgiving is also a time for observance and reflection. It’s a holiday...