Children with alcoholic parents are far more likely to become alcoholics themselves. The poor family environment affects them mentally, physically, and emotionally. They can suffer from behavior issues that make it difficult for them to function as adults. Communication issues, a legacy of their troubled childhood, follow them well into adulthood. The best thing to Read More…
As compared to its consumption as food, smoked marijuana affects the senses much more quickly. The dried leaves and stem of the marijuana plant are crumpled and smoked, as a cigarette or cigar. The mix can even be smoked in a pipe. Weed can also be consumed as a concoction, much like tea. Let us Read More…
MDMA, (3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine) commonly known as Ecstasy, is considered by many to be a non habit-forming drug. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. Regular use of Ecstasy forces the mind and body to adjust to it, and before long your system adapts to a new homeostasis. When this homeostasis is disturbed, cravings occur. Withdrawal Read More…
Addiction and associated psychological problems are not easy to shake off. Recovering addicts have to be on guard even after detoxification and rehabilitation. The actual recovery process begins after the addict is discharged from the inpatient facility. Once an addict is out of the protective and regulated environment of a recovery center and back in Read More…
Helping an addict recover and forgiving him go hand in hand. Without forgiveness there can be no closure to the painful days of addiction. Forgiveness helps all involved to move forward and not revisit those days ever again. Forgiveness is mutual. The addict too may be harboring grievances against friends and family for not being Read More…
A recovery sponsor is a recovering or recovered addict who is available to guide and help another recovering addict. This is usually a one-to-one relationship. This is a useful system for a number of reasons. Many recovering addicts that attend support group meetings do not get all the answers there. Sometimes, issues crop up between Read More…
A person who successfully completes a program for drug addiction has reason to celebrate the big accomplishment. The real work of recovery, however, begins when a person leaves rehab to transition back into a daily routine. Learn more about how an alumni program can help a person stay clean and sober after treatment. Rehab Read More…
The last and final step of the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12 step process is focused on spiritual awakening. After a person has completed the previous steps and worked through the inner healing journey of recovery required, the final step culminates in taking the message to other alcoholics and persons with addiction. Learn more about step Read More…
The third step in recovery through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) focuses on making a mindset shift away from negative thinking towards positive energy which can build character and confidence. Making better choices starts with setting a frame of mind focused on good things rather than those which drove a person to drink or do drugs. This Read More…
