When a person stops drinking and realizes there can never be another drink, it can feel overwhelming. Recovery can be a challenge for first time individuals with addiction to grasp exactly what needs to happen to make sobriety work. It may feel terrifying at first but it does get better over time. Step by Read More…
Recovery is the step which happens when a person decides to stop using alcohol or drugs and begin treatment. It is a process which lasts the entirety of a person’s life. A self-empowering approach to addiction recovery focuses on gaining full independence from addiction to live a purposeful life out from under the shadow of Read More…
Self-esteem is an issue with many people but building positive self-esteem can be especially helpful for individuals in recovery from addiction. Learn how creating a positive sense of self can potentially change a person’s life in the aftermath of addiction. Tips Building self-esteem has some basic tenets which are helpful to follow in Read More…
Ecstasy overdose is preventable now that it is a public health concern. Long term effects of ecstasy use on the brain can include serotonin related disorders, short term effects may be dangerous as well. Find out what complications may arise from an overdose and how to mitigate the risks. How Overdose Happens Serotonin Read More…
Addiction recovery is a complicated process, full of twists and turns. Drugs and alcohol cause chemical changes in the brain which transmit signals to the body for more of the substances. It can be a helpless feeling to desire use of drugs or alcohol even when the spirit says no more. Many factors play a Read More…
Learning to let go of things out of one’s own control is perhaps the hardest part of struggling with a loved one’s addiction. Putting down other’s weight rather than trying to carry it for the other person is part of learning to cope with addiction in the family. Find some other ways to deal constructively Read More…
Cocaine has addictive properties which are powerful and illegal. Considered a schedule II controlled substance with some legal therapeutic application as a pain reliever, the drug is highly abused for its pleasurable stimulant effects. It can also cause death in some individuals. Find out more about cocaine and how to look for signs and symptoms Read More…
Nicotine users report a huge factor in continuing to use is the slightly euphoric sensation it produces. A habit can quickly become addiction as psychological and physical dependence on the stimulant take hold. Learn more about how addiction to nicotine begins and how to kick the habit. Addiction When nicotine is used to produce a Read More…
Forgiveness is a tricky subject in regards to loved ones with addiction. Drug relapse and recovery is an exhausting cycle which may occur multiple times before a person fully enters recovery and the grip of addiction is loosed. After all the struggles that come with a loved one’s addiction, forgiveness may feel challenging. Learn some Read More…
Scientific experts do not know why people get hangovers. A few possible reasons may exist but hangover prevention and treatment are in the very early stages of comprehension. Much variation exists depending on a person-by-person scenario. Learn more about the common symptoms of hangovers, possible causes and what to do if a loved one is Read More…
