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 […]
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR BLOCKS BILL PERMITTING MEDICAL MARIJUANA USE IN SCHOOLS
California is definitely ahead in the marijuana debate. With promises of commercial artisan marijuana production in wine country, the Golden State seems to be spearheading new trends. However, a recent turn of events showcases that California is not ready to lift potentially life-saving regulations on this addictive substance. Recent reports confirmed Governor Jerry Brown blocked […]
SOBER GROUP ACTIVITIES
Going through a substance abuse recovery program is symbolic of the need for change in your life. Having spent so long dealing with substance abuse, you now realize how much time and energy was wasted on feeding the addiction. Our inpatient program at Asana Recovery helps patients discover new and fun activities that are healthy. […]
CRACK ADDICTION
Crack cocaine is a powerful stimulant that causes a rapid high in users. The stimulating effect causes the body to speed up, both physically and mentally, almost instantly. The effects are short-lived, lasting between five and ten minutes at a time. As users build a tolerance, the length and intensity can differentiate. Users often turn […]
HOW TO HELP THE METH USER
Meth can cause some of the most horrific long-term effects on the body like skin sores, weight loss, osteoporosis, sleep deprivation, and decreased libido. When users first use meth, these negative effects are not experienced because the body is still fresh to the substance. Initially, the user feels a rush of positive energy that makes […]
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 […]
ELDERLY PATIENTS IN NURSING HOMES ARE BEING GIVEN DANGEROUS ANTIPSYCHOTICS
Putting your loved one in a nursing home is not always an easy choice but it is sometimes a necessary one. After all, some older men and women may suffer from an illness or an injury that they can no longer manage and require the assistance of a loving medical staff. However, what if those […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE POWERFUL OPIOID CALLED “DSUVIA”
As the Opioid Crisis continues to plow across our country, officials have faced another problematic situation which could potentially skyrocket into an emergency. Recently, despite receiving warnings about the possibility of addiction, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new opioid called Dsuvia, a variation of the drug sufentanil ((a dangerously powerful […]