What is the potential of a human? I don’t think anyone really knows. It is an unanswerable question because there is always more we can give, more we can do. Does this unbridled human potential apply to every person, or only to some elite few? We do have the answer to that question. Each reader…
A speedball (or powerball) is a mixture of two illicit drugs: cocaine and heroin. Generally, speedballing consists of both of these substances being injecting directly into the bloodstream via needles, though they are sometimes snorted together. Individuals who speedball allege that they experience a longer-lasting, more intense high than what they experience when they take…
There is no beating around the bush. Medical detoxification is not easy. It isn’t a walk in the park. Heck, it isn’t even a walk in the park during a raging blizzard. But, most good things, most necessary things, don’t usually come very easily, do they? And ridding your body of the toxins, the poison that…
The role of a mother is no small thing. It can be a heavy burden but can come with immeasurable rewards. Nothing will challenge a woman more and nothing will reward her more. From the moment a child is born, a mother takes on the feeling of having a huge responsibility but is given the…
For those that haven’t experienced addiction, the ensuing treatment, and the struggle to overcome said addiction, may believe that “getting better” means simply deciding they want to, or taking an antidepressant, or maybe talking to a therapist a few times. Sadly, it isn’t that easy. Often, especially with more severe or persistent addictions, inpatient or…
After conducting a poll given to more than a hundred recovered individuals that suffered from addictions ranging from alcohol, drugs, eating disorders, self-harm, and sex, respectively. They were asked to list, in order, their top 10 reasons to stay in recovery, number 1 being their strongest motivator. The results were eye-opening, at times quite hilarious,…
Individuals who are suffering from drug or alcohol addiction may not fully realize just how important that their diet is particularly during the early stages of their recovery. Individuals who are battling addiction are accustomed to abusing their bottles. Most of these individuals have also fallen into a very unhealthy lifestyle based on their addiction….
Methamphetamine (known as meth, ice, crystal, crystal meth, and chalk) is an addictive stimulant that contains chemical properties that are similar in nature to amphetamine. Individuals who use this drug are in danger of becoming dependent on the drug. Meth is white in color, odorless, and bitter-taking. A crystalline power, this drug can be taken orally,…
There comes a point in the life of an addict, when life isn’t very pretty anymore. It is scary, and brutal, and getting from day to day feels excruciating. But it wasn’t always this way. Before we were hurt, or betrayed in our life, we were all children – maybe a very young child, or…
Have you been asking yourself this question recently? Or maybe you have been asking yourself this question regarding a loved one, co-worker, neighbor, etc. Whatever the case may be, it is important to understand that relapse is actually a normal part of the recovery process. If you have successfully completed an addiction treatment program, went…
It isn’t easy to make the decision to seek help for an alcohol or drug problem. Many assume that they know how treatment will be, and that is often why people stay away from treatment programs. If you are uncomfortable sharing your feelings with everyone and participating in group therapy, trust us—you are not alone….
For the previous two decades, society has begun to become a structure that supports parents who enable their grown children. Lack of opportunities for employment, outstanding college loans, and various other issues in society have all led to a culture where parents are taking care of their kids much longer than they used to, creating…
If you have a friend or family member who is an addict or an alcoholic, you have probably heard from numerous people that you are an enabler. Al-Anon is a well-known organization that assists loved ones of addicts and alcoholics cope with the substance abuse and alcoholism of a loved one while also addressing their role in…
If you have a loved one that has been battling addiction, then the following statements probably sound familiar to you. It is just a phase that he or she is going through. It is not his or her fault that he or she got fired. All youngsters go out, party, and have fun. He or…
I have never been the parent of an addict myself. I haven’t had to feel the immense and real pain that comes with seeing one of your children struggle in every way because some behavior or substance is controlling them. I have lived as a family member of someone with addiction and I have talked…
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