What You Need to Know Now About Slow Taper vs. Cold Turkey

Aug 3, 2020

What You Need to Know Now About Slow Taper vs. Cold Turkey There is no shortage of opinions, misinformation and dangerous suggestions when it comes to quitting drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately, in this case particularly, what you think you know could hurt you. It is...

Coping Mechanisms: Managing Without Drugs or Alcohol

Jul 29, 2020

Coping Mechanisms: Managing Without Drugs or Alcohol Are you newly sober? If so, congratulations. You might be dealing with a lot of emotions during this time, such as excitement for a new phase of life, fear at the thought of managing your sobriety long-term, and...

Uncommon Effects of Illegal Drugs

Jul 2, 2020

Uncommon Effects of Illegal Drugs Many people who partake in illicit drug use for the first time often do so out of curiosity, not believing or considering in that moment that what was supposed to be a one-time activity can become an addiction. However, drug abuse is...

Addiction and Pain Management: No Easy Answers

Jun 29, 2020

Addiction and Pain Management: No Easy Answers There are many people in addiction that also suffer from chronic pain. Some became addicted to substances like opioids by using them for pain, either chronic or after surgery of some sort. This creates somewhat of a...

Addiction and the Family: A Terrible Ordeal

Jun 23, 2020

Addiction and the Family: A Terrible Ordeal Drug and alcohol addiction is a terrible ordeal for a family. Although other diseases such as cancer powerfully impact families, addiction is perhaps the most devastating.It is always serious when a family member becomes...