Self-Medicating during Covid-19
During the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the world shut down causing a lot of people to be out of work and sheltering in place. People who are in recovery from substance use disorders were highly affected. In-Person meetings were paused for over a year in some places, and while Zoom meetings were available, what […]
Parenting Adult Children in Recovery
I personally haven’t had the experience to parent an adult child in recovery, but I know many people who have including my own parents. I decided to ask my mother her opinion on what it was like having a child in active addiction, as well as an adult child i n recovery. My mom said […]
Healing Families from the Cycle of Addiction
The addict is their own worst enemy, yet they lash out at everyone else especially their family. Addicts tend to lie, cheat and steal. As a result, their family members will fight and argue. The situation becomes intolerable. The family has become dysfunctional, how can they begin to heal? When one person is sick the […]
The Power of Human Connection
The pandemic and shelter-in-place order brought uncertainty about the future, but it also helped shine a laser focus on what is most important in life. Covid -19 created not only job loss, but also a lot of fear of other people and health in general. Different strains of the virus continue to be on the […]
Delusional episodes, using Methamphetamine
Not to mention the different health risks, users of Methamphetamine tend to have many different traits such as visibly faster speech, poor hygiene or tooth decay. However, there are also many more health risks associated with the use of this drug. Since it typically creates a sense of euphoria and tends to create many sleepless […]
Trauma, Gateway Drug to Addiction
Many people consider trauma to be the gateway drug to various addictions. Although it is not guaranteed that someone who has experienced trauma in their lifetime will wind up becoming an addict, it is fairly common. The reason being that trauma can activate survival tactics that lead to addiction. Trauma, especially childhood trauma can influence […]
Families struggling with their Loved Ones Addictions
The addict is their own worst enemy, yet they lash out at everyone else especially their family. Addicts tend to lie, cheat and steal. As a result, their family members will fight and argue. The situation becomes intolerable. The family has become dysfunctional, how can they begin to heal? When one person is sick the […]
Choosing the Best Rehab
Choosing the right treatment center for a loved one or yourself ca n be stressful and may seem like a daunting task. There are many types of treatment centers as well as price ranges. The first thing to consider is the specific needs of the individual. Cost is an important aspect to consider. How will […]
Mental Health Patients
When you know someone is going through a difficult time, it can b e a sensitive issue to approach. What is the best way to support someone if you believe they may be dealing with difficulties with their mental health? If you are already aware that there is something wrong and that someone you know […]
Dependence on Prescription Medication and Addiction
There is a small difference between dependence on prescription medication and addiction. When using prescription medication, it is very common for the user to build up a tolerance. To achieve the same result the same medication will either be needed in a higher dose or taken more regularly. Most likely, people just take more. Drug […]