Giving up addiction is challenging when people suddenly have lots of free time. One productive way to solve the issue of too much free time is to learn martial arts. Good for mind and body, the martial arts encourage mental cultivation and aid in a healthy recovery. Choosing a Martial Art Many martial arts exist Read More…
Peer pressure is an issue which affects kids and adults, alike. Unfortunately the repercussions can reverberate not only within oneself but outside oneself when it turns into addiction and affects other people. Learn more about peer pressure and its impact on adults. Negative and Positive Peer Pressure Adopted values, beliefs and goals may be based Read More…
Drug and alcohol abuse affects the entire family, not just the individual using the substance. It is important to understand what effects are caused by addiction in order to discover ways to seek help if a family member is struggling with addiction. How Drugs Affect Families When a family member abuses alcohol or other drugs, Read More…
Heroin is a highly addictive drug which strongly affects the central nervous system. Frequent use of heroin will lead to addiction. People with addiction experience symptoms in a variety of ways.Find out how heroin affects the brain and long-term health. Chemistry A psychoactive depressant drug, heroin is processed from morphine, a naturally occuring opium alkaloid Read More…
Addiction relapse can be a frustrating experience for people who want to remain sober but the temptations are too great. Self care is a great way to attend to personal needs first and ensure recovery is put at the forefront of a person’s list to prevent relapse from happening. Why Self Care Matters The biggest Read More…
OxyContin goes by another name, oxycodone, and is highly addictive even after just a few weeks of use. Withdrawal will occur for individuals who quit taking OxyContin and have developed dependence or addiction. Find out how long it might last and where to seek help for symptoms. Length of Time Following last dose of OxyContin, Read More…
The teen years are a time when young people are highly vulnerable to the attitudes and opinions of peers. Peer pressure is one of the strongest influences which drive teens to abuse drugs and alcohol. When it is turned into a positive direction, the powerful force may also help young people stay sober. Learn more Read More…
A combination of emotions may be experienced when a person in recovery has a drink or relapses into addictive behaviors. Having the discussion with a sponsor does not need to be difficult, but should occur in a relationship built on trust and confidence with the assurance the sponsor will support an individual’s recovery whatever the Read More…
Physical dependence and addiction are two different sides of the same coin. It is difficult to discern the difference for some people, especially regarding pain medication. With pain pills, the need to increase dosages for pain relief can indicate either addiction or dependence. Review the basic criteria for each to better identify dependence versus addiction. Read More…
Stimulants may be legal (prescription) or illegal substances which kick in a person’s central nervous system and boost cognitive function. An individual may snort, inject or orally ingest stimulants. A stimulant drug has highly addictive properties which requires some amount of support and treatment to define the problem and find a solution. Stimulants Cocaine, crack Read More…
