In the short-term opiates are quite effective at reducing pain signals in the brain. The opiates do this by binding with proteins or opioid receptors on nerve cells found in the stomach, brain and along the spinal cord. It works brilliantly because it works with the body and brain’s neurotransmission system. Of course, something this Read More…

One of the hardest conversations you will ever have in your life will be talking with someone about their addiction problems. These conversations are often as hard or harder than talking with someone grieving from losing a loved-one, or the conversations about the birds and bees with a child reaching puberty. Don’t worry if you Read More…

Most of us assume we know the warning signs of alcohol abuse when we see them. While there are certain signs that are obvious and noticeable, a good many of them often go undetected by close friends and family members. Perhaps we might take this opportunity to discuss some of the warning signs, and the Read More…

Whether you realize it or not, substance dependency can become part of who you are, and it encompasses nearly every part of your life. Quitting is a term often used to describe this and it means you are making a big change, as you are essentially stripping out something that has become part of the Read More…