10 Most Common Drug Addictions A recent article published by addictioncenter.com is very insightful concerning the top ten most common drug addictions. These include: nicotine, alcohol, marijuana, painkillers, cocaine, heroin, benzodiazepines, stimulants, inhalants, and sedatives. The order was a bit surprising; often the media places more emphasis on certain drugs, so one may think they … Read More
Illness or Health Crises Can Trigger PTSD Many people associate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with veterans or victims of a serious crime or assault that results in emotional trauma. However, few realize just how much serious health diagnoses or illnesses can produce trauma and disturbing memories. This trauma can lead to disturbing dreams, trouble sleeping … Read More
DEA bans “Pink” This week, the US Drug enforcement Administration (DEA) classified “Pink” a schedule I drug. The synthetic opioid has caused at least 46 confirmed deaths and has been proven to have a high potential for abuse with no approved medical use. Thirty-one of those deaths occurred in New York and 10 in North … Read More
Avoiding Holiday Relapses while in Recovery The holidays are upon us and going through recovery during this time of the year can be rough. Cocktail parties and holiday celebrations involving other drinks can be difficult to navigate while in recovery. Although the holidays are a fun time of year, many individuals experience stress and turn … Read More
Defining Dual Diagnosis Sadly, many individuals struggle with drug abuse. Dealing with drug abuse or dependence is extremely challenging and can be very hard to recover from, but being addicted to drugs can be even more difficult to manage when it occurs alongside one or more other mental health conditions. When people have both a … Read More
Marijuana Legalization 2016 Election Results Nine states had measures on their ballots this 2016 election regarding legalizing marijuana. Some were voting to legalize recreational marijuana and some voted to legalize medicinal marijuana. As of Wednesday morning after the election, eight of the nine measures had been approved; just one was rejected. Most significantly, recreational marijuana … Read More
Suicide Warning Tool: Is path warm? People sometimes contemplate suicide because of overwhelming things in their life, depression, loss, or for many other reasons. But being aware of some signs and symptoms can help to prevent suicide. Often, preventing a loved one from suicide can depend on the ability of individuals in their life to … Read More
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12-Step Alternatives: CBT and REBT The 12-step approach was started early in the 20th century before the medical community had any real understanding of what caused addiction, or how to treat it. The 12-step approach is a peer-based community support group…basically one addict or alcoholic helping another. It is a culture of recovery that is … Read More
