Vitamin therapy is one way people in recovery are taking ownership of health and wellness. Malnutrition is a common side effect among people who struggle with alcoholism and substances. Substance users suffer at a greater rate due to decreased food ingestion and in some cases impaired metabolism and absorption processes. It may lead to vitamin Read More…
The small pill named Percocet is often prescribed for everything from post-dental pain to broken bones but is extremely dangerous when combined with alcohol. Percocet and alcohol are dangerous because two chemicals mixing together can create a potent, lethal cocktail. Learn more about the risks of mixing Percocet with alcohol. Mixing it Up The dangers Read More…
Loneliness is dangerous for people who are sober but early sobriety can be particularly challenging. It is essential an individual begins forming friendships in a network of clean, sober friends who can help abate the lonely feelings but also provide a source of support and advice. Need for New Friends One of the challenges of Read More…
Cocaine can remain in the system for 2-4 days but the detection window is different for each person. Chronic, heavy users may have a longer detection window. Learn more about drug testing for urine, blood, hair and saliva with cocaine use. Cocaine Use and the Body The principal ways cocaine is used include oral, intranasal, Read More…
Some health and fitness trends are amazing for what it provides the body and soul. Others can do more harm than good. It all depends on a person’s goals and aspirations. Some strategies may seem healthy up front or are okay in small amounts but used in excess may net negative gains and actually do Read More…
Cocaine is powerful and addictive. Even after one single use, initial tolerance to the drug may develop. Many users report it is difficult to get the same level of euphoria and pleasure achieved during first cocaine exposure. Cocaine can be addictive after the first use. Cocaine addiction develops over time typically as tolerance builds. Learn Read More…
Giving up social media and being online may seem like a difficult decision while in recovery, but it can also be good in many ways. Learn some of the benefits to giving up social media while in recovery from addiction. Letting Go The first step to giving up a social media presence is to let Read More…
Light drinking, and all alcohol use, are associated with increased risks for breast cancer. Higher consumption levels are linked to higher risk. Women are especially at risk who classify themselves as light drinkers. The link between alcohol consumption and cancer was officially declared in 1987 by a work in group of the World Health Organization Read More…
Finding a pathway in recovery that works can be tricky. Everyone has their own unique experiences and things that are brought to the table. Spiritual growth, for example, is one way to finding a path in recovery but requires experimentation with different ways of viewing the world. Spiritual growth can come from attending AA meetings Read More…
College is an at-risk environment. Every child knows that there are things which can happen at college that parents know may occur but may not know exactly what the circumstances are for the child. Many students who go to college do not drink or become addicted to substances but there are others who also turn Read More…
