What Does it Mean to “Step Over Bodies” in Recovery?
“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’ […]
How to Treat Club Drug Addiction
Club drugs are a group of psychoactive drugs that effect the central nervous system and cause changes in mood awareness, and how people act. Young adults often abused these drugs at dance clubs, bars and parties. Some club drugs are: Ecstasy Rohypnol Methamphetamine, also known as Speed, Ice, Meth and Crystal Some of these drugs […]
Learn to Cook Nutritious Meals for Optimal Health
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 […]
Medications Used for Crystal Meth Addiction
Methamphetamine is often referred to as crystal meth, known within a class of drugs as a psychostimulant. Crystal meth has been present in the media for its addictive nature and potentially serious consequences for individuals who use the drug. It has a greater impact on the wider community and families as well. Learn about medications […]
Can Vitamins Help Me in Recovery?
Vitamin therapy is one way people in recovery are taking ownership of health and wellness. Malnutrition is a common side effect among people who struggle with alcoholism and substances. Substance users suffer at a greater rate due to decreased food ingestion and in some cases impaired metabolism and absorption processes. It may lead to vitamin […]
Risks of Mixing Percocet with Alcohol
The small pill named Percocet is often prescribed for everything from post-dental pain to broken bones but is extremely dangerous when combined with alcohol. Percocet and alcohol are dangerous because two chemicals mixing together can create a potent, lethal cocktail. Learn more about the risks of mixing Percocet with alcohol. Mixing it Up The dangers […]
How Does Tolerance to Cocaine Develop?
Cocaine is powerful and addictive. Even after one single use, initial tolerance to the drug may develop. Many users report it is difficult to get the same level of euphoria and pleasure achieved during first cocaine exposure. Cocaine can be addictive after the first use. Cocaine addiction develops over time typically as tolerance builds. Learn […]
Should I Give Up Social Media in Recovery?
Giving up social media and being online may seem like a difficult decision while in recovery, but it can also be good in many ways. Learn some of the benefits to giving up social media while in recovery from addiction. Letting Go The first step to giving up a social media presence is to let […]
Where to Turn When a College Student Has Addiction
College is an at-risk environment. Every child knows that there are things which can happen at college that parents know may occur but may not know exactly what the circumstances are for the child. Many students who go to college do not drink or become addicted to substances but there are others who also turn […]
Why Enabling is Not Helping
It can be difficult to discern the difference between enabling and helping but the fine line exists that can be critical to the success of an individual in seeking help for addiction. Anything that makes life easier for an individual with addiction is likely enabling. Helping is truly supporting the individual to seek help for […]