It is quite common for people who are in relationship with an addict – whether it’s a family member, friend, lover, coworker, etc. – to become that person’s enabler. A…
The truth is sometimes much more simple than the stigma. But one must wonder when will the veil be lifted, and the prospect of drug-dealers, criminals and addiction not be…
Addiction is an affliction that reaches out to every social class and life-style, from starlets and athletes, to politicians and citizens. Owner of the Indianapolis Colts Jim Irsay is no…
The point of recovery means that you can live a normal, flourishing life without the use of drugs, meaning that you will be able to go about daily life without…
When someone is spiritually fit, it means that they take the time to center themselves in this crazy, hectic world by building a deeper connection with something greater than themselves….
It is quite a common occurrence that many people end up with a prescription pill addiction due to being prescribed powerful narcotics that are supposed to “help” them with their…
Marketing for prescription painkillers can be helpful to those who need it, but a deadly trap for those who abuse it. Recently the city of Chicago filed a lawsuit against…
I’ve heard it said that getting clean and sober is the easy part – staying clean and sober is what takes work. And this is pretty much true. I’m not…
For many years, South Florida has gradually become a notorious destination for prescription drugs for those seeking them with less than legal intentions. Dealers and addicts would drive hundreds of miles…
You probably have heard this one quite a bit: “My worst day sober is better than my best day high.” And what that means is that, even though life will…
Having a loved one who is struggling with substance abuse or addiction is never easy. If your friend or family member who struggles with substance abuse or addiction has chosen to…
Long Term Effects of Opiate Abuse: Tolerance and Dependence From pain-killers to street drugs opiate abuse is a growing issue today. The long term effects of opiate abuse are not…