As one begins their journey in addiction recovery there may be added stresses, anxiety, and uncertainty in taking this leap of faith yet when given the tools one needs from the start to calm the mind, body, and spirit, the journey becomes an easier road to travel when breaking free from addiction. What is Meditation […]
You have pled, cried, and yelled at your spouse about their drinking, but none of these has moved the needle. You are stuck sitting helplessly on the sidelines while you watch your alcoholic partner’s life implode. It appears you have one option left—an ultimatum, either rehab or divorce. As a couple, you have probably experienced […]
It is so hard to witness a loved one’s slide into alcoholism, especially if it’s your spouse. You can see that your husband needs help, but your attempts to persuade him to enter rehab are brushed aside. So, what can you do what your alcoholic husband refuses treatment? It helps to know that most people, […]
Going through a traumatic event can have a deep and lasting effect on a person. Even if he or she is able to come to grips with the event, there may be residual effects such as maladaptive coping behaviors. One of the most common of these is substance abuse, as trauma and addiction are closely […]
Alcoholism has the power to cause major disruptions in many areas of your life. One of these areas is the damage it can do to your career. Many a career has been waylaid due to the disease of alcoholism. What about you? Are you losing your job due to alcoholism? If you sense that you […]
If your husband is abusing alcohol on a regular basis, he may have an alcohol use disorder. This is a disease that is difficult to manage without expert intervention and support. If you wonder, “What can I do about my husband’s drinking,” you will definitely benefit from reading this blog. Is My Husband an Alcoholic? […]
What Drugs Do to Your Face You may think that no one knows you are dealing with a substance problem. However, very often the signs of drug use are right there on your face. It is true that your physical appearance, even your face, can be greatly affected by drugs. Keep reading to learn about […]
Am I Addicted to OxyContin An OxyContin addiction may have caught you completely by surprise when those innocent pain pills led to opioid use disorder. If you suspect you have built up a tolerance to it, and wonder if you are addicted to OxyContin, please read on. What Is OxyContin? OxyContin (oxycodone) is a potent […]
Alcohol is often used as a tool to help numb uncomfortable feelings – something referred to as emotional drinking. Maybe you have recently lost a loved one and are deep in the grieving process. Perhaps you are going through a bad breakup, or have been laid off from work. Whatever the root cause of your […]
If you’ve been taking morphine for pain management and begin to notice the signs of morphine addiction, it’s time to see your doctor. Like any other opioid addiction, morphine abuse or addiction should never be ignored. Facts About Morphine Morphine is a natural opioid drug, derived from opium, which is used to relieve moderate to […]
