An addictive parent makes things difficult for his or her children. The spouse or partner of an addict may be able to cope with the partner’s addiction, but it’s not easy for children. Even if the addict recovers, children may have already picked up behavior patterns that put them at risk of addiction later in Read More…
Prescription OxyContin comes with warnings about how to take this drug. Manufacturers are required by the FDA to print these warnings. OxyContin should not be cut, broken, crushed, or chewed. You should never take more than the dose prescribed. Let us understand why. Being an opiate, OxyContin can stimulate the pleasure centers of the brain Read More…
An addiction intervention is a useful technique to persuade an addict to agree for drug rehabilitation and treatment. Interventions are of two kinds. An addiction intervention where family members and friends reason with the addict is the first kind and is an informal one. It may work and get the addict thinking about his condition. Read More…
Heroin has a half life of not more than eight minutes. Even for a heavy user, the drug is undetectable in the body after a few days. Factors that affect the length of time for which heroin stays in the body include the mode of consumption, frequency, and the subject’s health. Heroin is not used Read More…
Interacting with other people in social situations is challenging for many people. Individuals in recovery from addiction may struggle with knowing how to engage with people in different circumstances. Social development suffers and requires a retraining of social skills. Learn how to develop positive social skills in recovery and tips to get started. Learning Social Read More…
The 12-Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous is a powerful protocol that has helped millions get rid of their addictions. The twelfth step mentions that it is incumbent on those who have benefited from the program to help others attain sobriety and kick addiction. If an addict can successfully traverse the first eleven steps then there Read More…
Recovery is a lifelong process, filled with ups and downs. Life is best lived moment by moment rather than looking back or falling too far forward. One thing that is helpful is focusing on how the present moment holds great opportunities to make small steps towards success. Expect to need continuous support and help to Read More…
People leave behind passion when addiction takes hold. Rather than leave it in the rearview, it helps to spend time in recovery focusing on how to ignite the old flames of excitement and joy for old hobbies and interests outside of addiction. On the road to recovery, the future is uncertain but it helps to Read More…
Addiction has devastating consequences for people who surround a loved one with addiction. There is not quick, easy fix for a loved one with addiction. Learn how to cope with someone is dealing with addiction and how to stop trying to fix people who cannot be fixed. The Thief of Addiction Learning to cope Read More…
Hitting one year sober is an achievement worth celebrating. The physical and emotional roller coaster of the first twelve months is behind and probably left quite an impression on the way out. Though literature exists to support the early stages of treatment, many resources don’t focus on the later stages of recovery. Find out what Read More…
