How to Go to Drug Rehab Without Being Fired If you’re struggling with drug or alcohol use, rehab is a logical and healthy next step. Unfortunately, if you’re working full time, finding the…
Do I Really need a Sponsor in Recovery?
Do I Really need a Sponsor in Recovery? If you’re moving into a 12-step program either in rehab or just out of it, getting your feet on the ground and eventually finding a…
How to Tell Your Parents You’re an Addict
How to Tell Your Parents You’re an Addict If you’re struggling with drugs or alcohol, you’re certainly not alone. Today, some 40.3 million people aged 12 or older qualify as having a substance…
Symptoms and Effects of Date Rape Drugs
Symptoms and Effects of Date Rape Drugs Date rape drugs include a class of drugs that function to cause someone to go to sleep, to lose inhibition, and to pass out. Historically, these…
Naloxone – What Is It and How to Use?
Naloxone or Naloxone hydrochloride is a non-prescription medication used to reverse opioid overdose. This drug, which is available over the counter online and at Walgreens and…
The Dangers of At-Home Detox Products
The Dangers of At-Home Detox Products With an estimated 40.3 million Americans addicted to drugs and alcohol, substance use disorders are at an all-time high in the USA. Now, more than ever, people…
How to Avoid Drinking at a Social Event
If you’re recently sober, starting to socialize can be intimidating.
After all, nearly every event, whether a party or a family meeting or even a work event, has alcohol.
Where Does Fentanyl Come From?
Where Does Fentanyl Come From? Fentanyl was first synthesized in 1963 as an alternative to natural opioids like morphine. At up to 100 times stronger than morphine, fentanyl is a powerful pain reliever….
Can I Still Have Fun if I Travel While Sober?
If you’re recently sober, you’re probably unsure of what to do when on vacation. After all, the image most of us conjure when thinking about travel is sandy beaches, booze in the sun, and likely hitting up the local nightlife for more drinking after. But, what if you’re sober? Can you still have fun?
The Differences Between Pharmaceutical and Illicit Fentanyl: Facts You Need to Know
The Differences Between Pharmaceutical and Illicit Fentanyl: Facts You Need to Know Fentanyl is a prescription pain reliever, normally distributed as a strong muscle relaxant after surgery or significant trauma. The drug, which…