What’s The Relationship Between Addiction & The Law? The legal consequences of alcohol and drug addiction are severe and can’t be ignored when discussing addiction, mental health issues, and treatment. Two things I’m really passionate about are addiction and the law. I have a lot of personal experience with addiction, not just in my own […]
A Brief History of Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Narcotics Anonymous (NA) was inspired by the Alcoholics Anonymous program and began about 10 years later, in the early 1950’s, with Narcotics Anonymous meetings appearing first in California. It took a good thirty years to fully develop and spread, but today, the program extends throughout the Americas, Europe, […]
What Do You Know About Naloxone? Until a few years ago, I had never heard of the drug naloxone. Lately, though, there has been a lot of conversation about this drug. I was reading the news a little while ago and came across an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer about naloxone. It is a drug […]
My Time in Rehab The following entries were written when I was in a drug addiction rehab center following a relapse. My time in a drug addiction rehab center was a difficult time, but was a very pivotal time in my journey to recovery, so I want to share it with you. Sunday August 15th […]
Shopping Addictions – Is it Really A Thing? Shopping addictions are definitely a thing! When I first got clean and sober, I started to spend much more money than before. Part of this was because I had more money because I wasn’t spending it on drugs and alcohol. The other part was that it was […]
Overcoming Sex Addiction Can Be Extremely Difficult Overcoming sex addiction comes with a lot of difficulties, but it is possible. All addictions come with a high level of stigma. Perhaps the most misunderstood and criticized of all is sex addiction, which many people do not believe to be a genuine addiction. Despite its inclusion in […]
What is Cocaine? What do you know about cocaine and the symptoms of cocaine use? Cocaine is a powerful stimulant that produces feelings of euphoria. It is derived from coca leaves, and healthcare professionals used to use it as a local anesthetic. Cocaine can be snorted, smoked, or injected. Many users mix cocaine and heroin […]
What is Vicodin? Vicodin is an opiate, a combination of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Hydrocodone. Vicodin is used for moderate pain relief and is often prescribed after injuries or minor surgical procedures. If you are prescribed Vicodin (or any other opiate), make sure you know the signs of vicodin addiction and get help if needed. What […]
Do you know the signs of drug addiction? Here are some signs that you should watch for. You crave the drug regularly. This can be daily or several times within the day. You cannot stop using the drug no matter how hard you try. You feel compelled to keep a supply stashed away, where you […]
Prescription Pill Addiction – What Gets Abused? Just like an addiction to any drug, prescription pill addiction can affect absolutely anyone. Thousands of suburban dads, moms, teachers, teenagers, and even nurses suffer from prescription pill addiction. Many have died because of this addiction. There are three main types of prescription drugs that usually get abused […]
