Does OxyContin Show Up on Drug Tests?
Simply put, yes. OxyContin does show up on drug tests, even straightforward 5 panel drug screens. What is OxyContin? OxyContin is a narcotic painkiller containing oxycodone. Oxycodone is an opiate which is routinely screened for in drug tests. There is a high rate of abuse associated with OxyContin, and it is detectable in urine. Why […]
Military Veterans Benefit from Personalized Alcohol Interventions
In comparison with regular people who have no history of military service, a veteran is at higher risk of experiencing problems with alcohol. A 2015 study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs found that personalized interventions for veterans suffering from alcohol abuse can considerably increase the likelihood of them being successful […]
Why Your Sponsor is Not Your Enabler
Selecting a sponsor for the first time can be a challenging experience. Many people in recovery from alcohol addiction are afraid to place trust and confidence in a new person, build a relationship and focus so much energy into that individual. Learn how to let go of fear while ensuring the sponsor does not become […]
How to Manage Relapse Triggers
Finishing a substance use treatment program is a huge accomplishment in recovery. This marks the start of a lifelong journey. More than 50 percent of people with addiction in recovery relapse within four years of treatment with adolescents being at highest risk due to inexperience. Triggers are everywhere but some coping mechanisms can be learned […]
What You Should Know About Dating Someone in Recovery
Dating someone in recovery can be a difficult thing to discuss as there are different schools of thought in recovery spaces about when to begin dating. The relationship between a person in recovery from addiction and someone outside the recovery circle can be quite healthy but boundaries and guidelines are good to set up early […]
Finding a Recovery Support Group for Your Teenager
The teen years are a time when young people are highly vulnerable to the attitudes and opinions of peers. Peer pressure is one of the strongest influences which drive teens to abuse drugs and alcohol. When it is turned into a positive direction, the powerful force may also help young people stay sober. Learn more […]
The Gift of Second Chances
Many individuals turn life around in sobriety and completely change after addiction. Compared to the person who existed in active addiction, the individual may seem completely different. Sobriety is all about giving people a second chance at life, one not everyone receives. Late Bloomers A late bloomer in recovery is a person whose […]
How a Personal Trainer Can Boost Overall Health
Physical exercise is an important component for a person’s overall health, particularly following addiction. Regular exertion of the body also provides benefits to the mind and soul which helps prevent relapse and supports long term sobriety maintenance. A personal trainer can help boost confidence in body, mind and soul in recovery. Building a Routine […]
What To Do When Recovery Fails
Failure does not feel like an option in recovery, but many people will relapse within the first few days of quitting. Repeated attempts may be needed to finally break free of the addictive cycle. An individual who understands the reasons behind failure in recovery and focus on overcoming them, may end up sober without repeated […]
Make it till Midnight
When a person stops drinking and realizes there can never be another drink, it can feel overwhelming. Recovery can be a challenge for first time individuals with addiction to grasp exactly what needs to happen to make sobriety work. It may feel terrifying at first but it does get better over time. Step by […]