When a person decides to become sober, it does not mean the end of that person’s life or the beginning of a ho-hum existence. Sobriety can be filled with fun, challenging and rewarding aspects. It depends on the person’s point of view. Learn some healthy ways to have fun while sober and not take life Read More…
Big Tobacco via British American Tobacco (BAT) announced a bid for a large percentage of Reynolds American. Many investors expected the deal to go ahead although British companies might need to puff up offers. BAT has most of its revenue earned overseas and would become the world’s largest tobacco company by sales and profits as Read More…
The concept of nutrition in addiction treatment programs is not an easy task to introduce to individuals in recovery. People who are early in recovery are simply not prepared or ready for one more big change in healthy behaviors. It is sometimes seen as taking away one more thing that brings pleasure and joy. Many Read More…
Nicotine is found in the roots and leaves of various plants, most commonly in tobacco. Most people don’t know but nicotine is actually highly toxic, even more than cocaine and is highly controlled and regulated by the government. To achieve a lethal dose of cigarettes a person must smoke about 40 cigarettes at once or Read More…
The challenge of staying motivated in recovery is that life may feel more exciting on the other side but it takes time to get there. Sober life takes time to get used to after a life under the shadow of addiction. Eventually a person’s motivation may wane and the risk of relapse can reappear. The Read More…
Making it home safely after a drink or two does not justify the risks and dangers of drunk driving. When putting the keys into the ignition and driving away following some drinks, people’s lives are not just at risk but so are those of others on the road. Learn more about the dangers of drunk Read More…
Social media addiction is nothing new but it can wreak havoc in a person’s life who is in the early stages of recovery. Technology may contribute to new addictions as well. It may be hard to differentiate addiction with people who use social media more often than others. When overcoming social media addiction, it helps Read More…
The best way to describe mental and physical addiction is to determine the difference between want and need. A person may want some drinks but the body isn’t physically desiring alcohol. Physical addiction is when the body requires alcohol to function. Mental addiction is both physical and physiological. A physical addiction to alcohol is different Read More…
Holistic treatments may be considered a fad but treating the mind, body and spirit is preferable to taking parts and trying to treat each individually. People with addiction and alcoholism requires a level of healing and self care that is important to recovery. Learn more about new age treatments including what works well and what Read More…
Methamphetamine is often referred to as crystal meth, known within a class of drugs as a psychostimulant. Crystal meth has been present in the media for its addictive nature and potentially serious consequences for individuals who use the drug. It has a greater impact on the wider community and families as well. Learn about medications Read More…
