CAN ETHNICITY AFFECT RECOVERY?
The United States of America is a nation that consists of many different ethnic, racial, religious, and cultural groups. The ethnic diversity or differences in our nation lends strength and uniqueness to the makeup of our society, but it also leads to a number of unique impacts on the recovery process. Ethnic Differences and Recovery […]
SEVEN SIGNS TO IDENTIFY AN ALCOHOLIC
Drinking alcohol regularly can affect people in various ways. For some people, wine is an integral part of their dinner. They can go on having little amounts of wine without any problems. However, things get a little out of hand if alcohol is consumed too much regularly and when all the resistance against it fails. […]
UNDERSTANDING POST-ACUTE WITHDRAWAL
Acute withdrawal is the first stage of detox and primarily consists of physical withdrawal symptoms that can last from a few days up to two weeks. Acute withdrawal symptoms are the initial or immediate withdrawal symptoms that appear as a result of the rapid reduction or the sudden cessation of the use of addictive substances, […]
DOES SUBSTANCE ABUSE MAKE YOU MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO GUN VIOLENCE?
Drugs don’t mix well with other drugs, and they don’t mix well with guns either. Drugs put you in a state of mind where you are more willing to make risky decisions, especially if that drug is alcohol. Drugs possess the ability to give you excessive, false confidence to muster up the courage to do […]
WHY YOU SHOULD SPEAK OUT ABOUT YOUR RECOVERY
It’s always easier to share news and speak out when something good is happening versus when you’re going through a hard time. You might even be afraid to speak up about your recovery at first, but you may find that you’ve met with an overwhelming wave of kind words and support from those who you’ve […]
V IS FOR VICODIN
Vicodin is the commercialized name for the combination of paracetamol and hydrocodone, which affects the central nervous system and alters your brain functions. Prolonged daily use can develop drug dependence, caused by a decrease in dosage and followed by displays of extreme withdrawal symptoms. Vicodin clings to opiate receptors located in the brain, which are […]
BEING INTENTIONAL ABOUT YOUR RECOVERY: VISUALIZATION
Substance abuse does not always lead to addiction, but when it does, the results could be life changing and deadly. Addiction can be a very difficult thing to overcome, but it is in no way impossible. Many people want to change but often don’t know the best way to go about starting the process. Often […]
CELEBRATING “INDEPENDENCE DAY”
The Fourth of July, or Independence Day, is a day that we celebrate across our nation every year. Independence Day celebrates our unity as a country and our freedom from the British Empire which are both great reasons to celebrate! But, if you’re in recovery, there is a more important Independence Day – the day […]
CAN METH ABUSE IMPACT RELATIONSHIPS?
Those facing meth addiction can struggle with managing personal relationships. So here is more on can meth abuse impact relationships? Can Meth Abuse Impact Relationships? People who are addicted to meth or any other substance will have a hard time maintaining personal relationships; there are two main reasons for this phenomenon. Lack of Healthy Self […]
MARIJUANA USE
Here is all that you need to know about marijuana use and its effects. Marijuana Use Marijuana is a drug that is commonly smoked using papers or through items such as bongs and pipes. With plenty of methods to use for smoking marijuana, individuals don’t normally have a difficult time using the plant. While smoking […]
