Bullying, Substance Abuse, and Suicide
America was shocked last Tuesday when Florida Sheriff Grady Judd announced the arrest of two girls, 12 and 14, charged with aggravated stalking of 12-year-old Rebecca Sedwick of Lakeland, FL. Rebecca committed suicide, or what we in the freedom-from-bullying movement... Learn MoreMy Last 100 days as an addict
Many people (in and outside of recovery) believe that an addict has to “hit their bottom” before they are ready to get clean. I don’t think that is the case for everyone, though. Don’t get me wrong, things had gotten... Learn MoreIn the News: No, Oreos Are Not As Addictive as Cocaine
Over the last two days, several news outlets have been proclaiming that Oreos are more addictive than cocaine. The proof? An undergraduate student research project conducted at Connecticut College. According to Connecticut College, student researchers put rats in a maze... Learn MoreDoes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois cover drug rehab?
The quick answer is Yes! Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois covers drug rehab for substance abuse and addiction. You may not be aware that many health insurance companies offer coverage for the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction. The... Learn MoreOnce an Addict, Always an Addict?
Disease Theory of Addiction Substance abuse and addiction is believed to involve permanent changes to the brain structure and function. According to the disease theory of addiction, it is possible for people to stop the addictive behavior, but they will... Learn MoreWhat are the cost benefits of addiction treatment?
Addiction is a prevalent yet treatable chronic medical condition. Often times, addiction is accompanied by other chronic diseases. If left untreated, the addicted person’s medical care becomes more costly due to what is called secondary health conditions. However, when treated,... Learn MoreAddiction in the Media: Sons of Anarchy
Warning: Spoilers ahead! It seems to me that the number of shows and movies depicting addiction and recovery are far more numerous today. It could be that I’m just more aware of it now that I’m actually in recovery, and... Learn MoreHow many people relapse after rehab?
Many will say that relapse is a part of the nature of addiction but might add that it isn’t necessarily a part of everyone’s journey through recovery. The current working definition of addiction is that it is a chronic, progressive,... Learn MoreQuestion: How long does it take to get “addicted?”
This is a difficult question to answer because it depends on what is meant by “addicted.” If we’re talking about physical dependence, meaning that once you have been using a drug for some time and then try to stop, you... Learn MoreIn the News: Joe Jonas-Addicted to Heroin?
After the Jonas Brothers cancelled their world comeback tour, celeb gossip websites are reporting that the cause may be Joe’s escalating drug use. The Jonas Brothers have been extremely busy with promotion the last few months, and everything was in service... Learn MoreThings Men in Recovery Say
If you’ve spent any time in the rooms, chances are you’ve heard some of the same things men in recovery say. Everything is open-season: from men’s fashion trends to their female counterparts to what it’s like to be a sober... Learn MoreOpinion: How can we prevent prescription drug abuse while still adequately treating pain?
Prescriptions for painkillers in the United States have nearly tripled in the past two decades and fatal overdoses have reached epidemic levels, exceeding those from heroin and cocaine combined, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Prescription... Learn More
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