A workaholic is an individual who has a compulsive need to over work. Such people don’t feel satisfied unless they are doing something work related. The theory is that they immerse themselves in work in order to reduce anxiety and that they may have a fear of failure. This is distinguishable from those individuals who Read More…
How can addiction be defined? NIDA, which is the National Institute of Drug Abuse has defined addiction as a ‘chronic relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences’. A chronic disease is one that is long lasting and can’t be cured, but it can be managed with treatment. Read More…
All individuals who are new to recovery are usually advised to stay away from romantic relationships for at least the first year of sobriety. While it is possible for a relationship formed in recovery to succeed, experience has shown that it is usually a precursor to relapse. Vulnerability in Relationships in Recovery When an individual Read More…
“No intimate relationships during the first year of sobriety” is something individuals in recovery hear all the time in 12 step programs. However, very few individuals heed this piece of advice. When people get sober, it opens up a world of possibility for them, including getting back many of the things they have lost. Many Read More…
“Step over bodies” is a cliche an individual is likely to hear when they are in recovery. They might hear their therapists or sponsors say, “Sometimes you have to step over bodies in early recovery”. Morbid as it sounds, it’s a sad fact. But what does it mean? Stepping Over Bodies To ‘Step over bodies’ Read More…
What is a safe injection site? A safe injection site, also known as ‘supervised injection facility’ or ‘drug consumption facility’ is a legally sanctioned, medically supervised facility which is designed to provide individuals with an addiction a safe and hygienic environment in which they can take illegal drugs intravenously. The idea is also to reduce Read More…
Silk Road was an online black market, on the Dark Web. It was a platform for selling illegal drugs, like cocaine, heroin and amphetamines. Because it was part of the Dark Web, it was operated as a Tor hidden service, which meant that online users were able to browse it anonymously. Silk Road was launched Read More…
When a person decides to become sober, it does not mean the end of that person’s life or the beginning of a ho-hum existence. Sobriety can be filled with fun, challenging and rewarding aspects. It depends on the person’s point of view. Learn some healthy ways to have fun while sober and not take life Read More…
The concept of nutrition in addiction treatment programs is not an easy task to introduce to individuals in recovery. People who are early in recovery are simply not prepared or ready for one more big change in healthy behaviors. It is sometimes seen as taking away one more thing that brings pleasure and joy. Many Read More…
The challenge of staying motivated in recovery is that life may feel more exciting on the other side but it takes time to get there. Sober life takes time to get used to after a life under the shadow of addiction. Eventually a person’s motivation may wane and the risk of relapse can reappear. The Read More…
