In the News: Drug Dependent Babies in Tennessee Challenge Doctors
In the News: Drug Dependent Babies in Tennessee Challenge Doctors
There is an epidemic of drug-addicted babies being born in Tennessee and across the country. The challenge comes when these babies are born and start to go through a terribly painful withdrawal process called NAS (neonatal abstinence syndrome). Neonatal intensive... Learn MoreStaying Clean, Living Dirty
Is it easier to stay clean and sober than to get clean and sober? Some say it’s easy to forget, and to talk clean but live dirty. Either way at the end of the day most believe that the using drugs and... Learn MoreIt’s their problem not mine. Why should I go to counseling, Al-anon, or participate in a family program?
Families who have a member in active addiction go through living hell. Addicts, as a result of their desperate situation, will manipulate and take advantage of those closest to them in order to maintain their addiction and, most often, it’s... Learn MoreIn the News: Maine Governor Says Heroin Overdose Antidote Gives Addicts “An Excuse to Stay Addicted”
Much like the argument against teaching and promoting safe sex in schools – “if you hand out free condoms, you’re encouraging kids to go have sex” – there’s an argument against making naloxone (the generic name for Narcan) more widely... Learn MoreRick Perry Under Fire After Offending Alcoholics And Homosexuals In The Same Sentence
Texas Governor Rick Perry has recently made comments that reflect a more antiquated perspective on the disease of alcoholism and the ‘homosexual lifestyle.’ It’s the year 2014 and I’m left wondering, when will we evolve beyond these outdated, close-minded beliefs... Learn MoreThe 4 Most Common Fears about Going to Rehab
Getting the help needed to overcome can be a scary concept, especially when we come to terms with something like substance abuse or addiction but we are afraid of what we don’t know about the rehabilitation process. For most people... Learn MoreHey Adam Levine: You’re Doing Amends Wrong
If you’re into celeb news then, you’ve probably heard by now that serial dater Adam Levine has since decided to settle down by getting engaged to model Behati Prinsloo. And, if you’re following this news, you’ve probably also heard that... Learn MoreAnonymity and Social Media: How Not To Break Traditions in the Digital Age
So today I’m talking about anonymity in social media. Weird right? Since this is a blog, and will be posted on social media (QUICK, someone stop him). I can almost imagine the ‘comments’ now so, let’s just get down to business. I believe... Learn More7 Practical Ways I Can Begin to Stop Enabling The Addict in My Life Today
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 great working definition of ‘enabling’ is that it is “removing... Learn MoreWhen We Have Prosecutors Calling Addicts “Crack Hoes,” Will We Ever Be Able to Break Down The Stigma of Addiction?
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 limited to specific people, places and social backgrounds. It has... Learn MoreIn the News: Jim Irsay Opens Up About Painkiller Addiction and DUI
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 stranger to the deadly grasp substance abuse and addiction takes... Learn MoreAvoiding Triggers? Don’t Watch These 35 Movies
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 feeling anxious or fearful about relapsing. You’ll be able to... Learn More
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