Addiction
Some individuals do not find the motivation to put themselves through rehabilitation and recovery until an external party stages an intervention that shows them the need to take action. Intercession may occur in a controlled environment with a professional trained in intervention psychology, or it may be done at home by a person’s loved ones. Read More
Relapsing is neither inevitable nor uncommon. For the overwhelming majority of people, recovery follows a nonlinear path. What can help one individual stay sober may not be helpful for another; each person must figure out what works best for them. Success might involve developing new coping strategies, forming a more helpful support system, or finding Read More
The new year is traditionally a time of celebration for new beginnings, as people look forward to a fresh start and positive change. The COVID-19 pandemic brings about an element of uncertainty as we begin the new year. As vaccinations start in many parts of the country, we are still dealing with the impact of Read More
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In recent years, there has been a six-fold increase in heroin-related deaths in the United States.1 In some parts of the nation, the heroin epidemic is particularly fierce. According to reports, Georgia is witnessing “unprecedented amounts of heroin” moving into the state, and it’s also penetrating in the Carolinas.2 It appears that no regions are Read More
The ability to tell yourself “I have an addiction” is the first important step on the long road to recovery. For many sufferers, admitting their addiction to family is the second. Yet addiction is a progressive, chronic and potentially fatal disease that is affecting your life. What affects your life will be important to your Read More
Despite crackdowns on overprescribing, painkiller prescription and abuse rates remain highest in the southeastern United States. According to an article in Scientific American magazine, painkiller prescriptions in the southern states of Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina are some of the highest in the county—between 96 and 143 prescriptions per 100 people.1 When Read More
Pain medications, which include opioids and opiates, are designed to enhance recovery and reduce short-term and long-term debilitation from pain. However, their abuse has proven a growing problem in the United States, where an estimated 2.1 million people are addicted to and/or abuse the medications. To understand how prescription painkillers and, in some instances, illegal Read More
Completing addiction treatment is a major step on the road to recovery, but it’s only the beginning of a lifelong journey. Recovery will present a number of challenges, and handling relapse triggers is probably one of the toughest aspects of maintaining your sobriety. Summertime can be a minefield of triggers. With beach parties, outdoor music Read More
A study by the U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reported that more than 2 million people in United States experienced prescription opioid use disorder or opioid addiction in 2012-2013. Misuse of prescription opioid painkillers by adults in the U.S. more than doubled from 2001 to 2013. What are Opioids? Opioids are powerful Read More
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