Potential triggers can be anywhere for people with addiction. Events, people, places, sights or smells can trigger a person’s desire to use drugs or alcohol. Triggers squash progress made in treatment if a person is not careful and may help justify a relapse. Find out what the 5 major relapse triggers are and how Read More…
How is Gambling Bad for You?
Gambling is not a problem unless the person who is gambling has recognizable signs of compulsive behavior. Some people are able to gamble here and there, set limits and stop when desired. Other individuals struggle with ‘problem gambling’ which is a progressive addiction with many negative consequences. Learn about the symptoms of gambling addiction and Read More…
Honesty in Recovery
Honesty is important in maintaining relationships, employment and in life. People who are honest are more likely to experience a healthy, long term recovery than those who hide information from loved ones or try to pretend all is well when it is really falling apart. Find out why honesty is so crucial and how to Read More…
How Long Does OxyContin Last?
Oxycodone is the main ingredient in OxyContin which is used for pain relief, formulated to release in a slow, continuous supply. Find out how long OxyContin lasts in the system and the effects it has on the brain and body in the process. OxyContin The effects of OxyContin are usually felt within 15-30 minutes of Read More…
Signs and Symptoms of an Oxycontin Addiction
OxyContin addiction is very serious which makes it important to know the signs and symptoms to offer help to a loved one in need. Learn the common indicators of addiction to OxyContin and what to do if a loved one needs help. OxyContin OxyContin is an opioid agonist prescribed for severe pain management. Primarily Read More…
Why Do Addicts Lie?
Deception becomes a habit with an individual who has addiction for many reasons. A person with addiction will lie even when it is easiest to tell the truth. Many individuals do not realize people see through the facade. Find out why persons with addictions lie and what to do about it if a loved one Read More…
Walking Away from an Addicted Lover
Walking away from a loved one with addiction can be difficult, particularly when the person is in an intimate relationship with another person. The challenge of leaving a lover is the emotional attachment which occurs along with leaving behind memories, investment of time and energy and other things which kept the relationship going. Learn why Read More…
How to Withdraw and Detox from Xanax?
Alprazolam, also more commonly known as Xanax, can cause serious side effects including withdrawal symptoms when the drug is stopped. Cold turkey withdrawal from Xanax can provoke tremors, seizures or thoughts of suicide. Xanax withdrawal is best advised under the counsel of a treating physician. Learn more about how to withdraw from Xanax, the side Read More…
Drug Rehab and Depression
Addiction can be difficult to understand as it happens for many reasons. Understanding how drug addiction and depression go hand-in-hand can learn how to better support loved ones who are struggling. Linking Addiction and Depression Many ways exist in how addition and depression coincide. Self-medicating is one way in which people attempt to Read More…
What Can Our Family Expect from a Loved One’s Recovery?
Addiction affects everyone, not just the person struggling in recovery. The reality is that relationships are complex to navigate. Learn what to expect from a loved one’s early recovery and how to support an individual along the journey. Early Recovery Being clean and sober is the first step in recovery. An inpatient program Read More…