THINGS TO DO TO HELP FILL THE HOLE LEFT BY ADDICTION
During the recovery process and even after it can often feel like there’s a hole left in the addict’s life. Since drugs dominate the life of an addict, it is understandable that when they are gone, it causes a massive shift that many people don’t know how to deal with. Therapist and recovery centers can […]
WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY DURING RECOVERY
Although there are many things to keep in mind during recovery, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is arguably the most important. You know you need to make healthier choices, but it’s not always that easy. From staying physically active, to eating right, to developing better relationships there are many decisions to be made. Here’s a list […]
NAIVE ABOUT MOLLY
At Ultra Music Festival in 2012, Madonna made a statement that caused her wide criticism. She asked the audience, “How many people in this crowd have seen Molly?” This question caused a stir and she later commented that she was referring to a friend’s song and not the substance. Rick Ross lost an endorsement deal […]
RECREATIONAL DRUG EPIDEMIC
The use of recreational drugs has radically increased in recent years, especially among young people. Whether it is from the glamorization of drugs in modern media or the easy of access people have to drugs today, drug abuse has become an epidemic. Many people are under the false impression that only hard drugs like heroin […]
WHAT TO DO IF A FRIEND IS ABUSING DRUGS OR SUFFERING FROM ADDICTION
Nothing is worse than discovering that your best friend is abusing drugs or (in the worst case scenario) has succumbed to the terrible illness of substance addiction. Teenage years are a fun and also dangerous time, as many young people are all too curious about experimentation and risk-taking. Often, one teen will stray too far […]
WHY BRIEF INTERVENTIONS CAN WORK FOR ALCOHOL ABUSERS
Whenever you think about an intervention for an alcohol user, you may picture family members gathering to help someone who is suffering from a severe form of alcoholism. However, did you know that brief interventions can actually help partial alcohol abusers or habitual drinkers? In fact, some medical professionals have argued that this tactic may […]
GRANDPARENTS AND TEEN SUBSTANCE USE
Most people, when they consider the role of grandparents, probably think about all the best parts of parenting without the stress of being completely responsible. You’ve probably heard “It’s my job as your grandmother/grandfather to spoil you rotten) on tv, if not in your own life. In reality, grandparents play a much more important role […]
FIVE QUESTIONS FOR DRUG-FREE PARENTING
Parents always want the best for their children. You want them to lead happy, healthy, and productive lives as adults, but first you have to navigate the teenage years. It can be hard to find a line between “keeping an eye out” and “complete invasion of privacy,” especially if you’re concerned that your teenager might […]
FINDING A SUPPORT NETWORK
You’ve admitted that you have a substance use disorder, decided to get help, and completed a treatment program. Now what? In some ways, this is the hardest part, because you’re going from a structured program where you’re closely monitoring to being responsible for yourself at home. All of those everyday stresses and triggers are there […]
SIBLINGS OF YOUNG ADDICTS
If you have a teenager with a substance abuse problem, there are no end of things you’re probably worrying about. How to get them help, if they’ll be able to overcome it, what if they overdose, how is this going to affect their future – there’s no quick and easy answer for any of these. […]