BEST TYPES OF JOBS FOR ADDICTS IN RECOVERY
I’m sure you have heard it said that looking for a job is the hardest job you will ever have and for the most part that seems to be true. Your only argument will probably come from those guys on Deadliest Catch. Seeking employment comes with its own set of obstacles for anyone trying to […]
ARE YOU SELF-MEDICATING?
There are plenty of people who become addicted to prescription medications after first using them properly, and still more who used drugs or alcohol for the first time recreationally. Some people, however, first start using drugs or alcohol in order to cope with trauma, pain, or mental illness. This is called self-medicating, and it usually […]
ELIMINATING ADDICTION TRIGGERS
So, you’ve managed to be, and stay clean for an ample amount of time and you’re proud of yourself! But, before you know it, it seems as though any and everything that could possibly cause stress and problems in your life begins to surface all at once; now you’re tempted to go back. While it’s […]
WHY PEOPLE RESIST ADDICTION TREATMENT
About half of the people who recover from drug or alcohol addiction do so with some sort of formal treatment program. Of those who manage it on their own, most still seek some type of support, such as Alcoholics Anonymous or other meetings. While it is possible to successfully go it alone, there are a […]
BUPRENORPHINE POSES RISK TO CHILDREN
In the fight against the opioid epidemic, experts have suggested a bit of a kitchen-sink approach. Someone seeking treatment might go through detox, enter an inpatient rehabilitation facility, get therapy and counseling, make use of medication-assisted treatment, go to an outpatient program, and attend support groups. It’s not a one size fits all solution, but […]
METHADONE
Methadone was developed in Germany during WWII. It was used as a narcotic pain reliever for treating patients experiencing moderate to severe levels of pain. We often see it prescribed in the United States to treat individuals with lung cancer as it helps control intractable coughing in terminally ill patients. In addition to treating pain, […]
DRUG REHAB: WHAT TO EXPECT
Rehab is the process of staying over at a rehabilitation center for a specified period to participate in group, individual, and family therapy. These rehab centers offer outpatient treatment, where the patient can return to their home after attending sessions, and inpatient treatment, where the patient stays several nights at the rehab center. Patients often […]
HOLISTIC REHAB
Holistic medicine is an approach that focuses on addressing the individual as a whole, with therapies centered around the connection between the mind, body, and spirit. Followers of this practice consider physical, nutritional, environmental, emotional, spiritual, and lifestyle elements. Holistic rehabilitation facilities use the principles of holistic medicine to treat drug and alcohol addiction. Their […]
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 […]
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 […]