Addiction

4 Reasons Mental Health Treatment Can’t Be Optional On Wednesday, there was a shooting at the Fort Hood military installation in Texas, which left at least four people dead, including the gunman, and 16 others severely injured. The gunman was Army Specialist Ivan Lopez, who took his own... Learn More

7 Signs You’re Just Substituting Addictions [caption id="attachment_10535" align="aligncenter" width="245"] via wifflegif.com[/caption] Alcohol and drugs are not the only thing people become addicted to. There are other ways that addiction shows up, especially with certain behaviors. An addiction is best described as anything that you obsess... Learn More

12 Words That Have a Completely Different Meaning in Rehab [caption id="attachment_10514" align="aligncenter" width="450"] via wifflegif.com[/caption] Life in rehab is a world unto itself, having its own culture and language. Here, for your enlightenment, are 12 words that have a completely different meaning in rehab. #1. Rehab [caption id="attachment_10515" align="aligncenter"... Learn More

6 Things To Do Before You Pick a Rehab Picking a rehab for yourself or a loved one can be a difficult task but, it doesn’t need to be. Sometimes, the person seeking treatment or their loved ones have time to research their options; other times, the person in... Learn More

The 6 Stages of Rehab as told in Pineapple Express gifs [caption id="attachment_10500" align="aligncenter" width="350"] via wifflegif.com[/caption] Going to rehab means that somewhere inside, you’re beginning to face a scary and startling realization: that you suffer from the disease of addiction. And just like any other life-altering medical diagnosis, you are... Learn More

In the News: Time to Say Goodbye To Ultra? Miami Mayor Says Yes Miami’s mayor is calling for an end to the three-day music festival after a security guard manning the show was trampled Friday night. The guard, 28-year-old Erica Mack, sustained a head injury that resulted in a brain hemorrhage and remains... Learn More

The Link Between High IQ and Addiction You’ve probably heard it said before that addicts and alcoholics are often “too smart for their own good.” And that this sort of thing is why we get into the predicaments we do when it comes to substances and chemicals.... Learn More

How Long Does it Take to Detox from Benzodiazepines? What are Benzodiazepines? Benzodiazepines are a class of prescription drugs that are mainly prescribed for the treatment of anxiety and panic disorder. Examples of benzodiazepines include Valium, Xanax, and Ativan. These are powerful drugs that are also highly addictive. And,... Learn More

In the News: Kid Cudi Opens Up About Addiction [caption id="attachment_10870" align="aligncenter" width="451"] www.wifflegif.com[/caption] In his most recent interview, given just a couple of days ago when he appeared on Headkrack’s Hip Hop Spot, Kid Cudi spoke candidly about the pressures of fame as well as his struggle with... Learn More

How Long Does it Take to Detox from Heroin? If you have become addicted to heroin, you are probable to experience some withdrawal symptoms when you stop using, but withdrawal can also occur after heavy use. The early comedown of heroin withdrawal can differ in time and strength, and... Learn More

Crazy News Stories of the Week Here are your crazy news stories of the week! Major Field Sobriety Test Fail A lady in Marion County was taken to jail Thursday when deputies say she was intoxicated at a gas station and chuckled in their faces when... Learn More

The 17 Hashtags Every Person in Recovery Needs [caption id="attachment_10431" align="aligncenter" width="245"] via wifflegif.com[/caption] Pretty much anyone who’s currently in recovery can identify with at least a couple of these. Here are the 17 hashtags every person in recovery needs (at one time or another). 1. #AllMyMoneyGoesToFoodAndVapes [caption... Learn More

4 Reasons Mental Health Treatment Can’t Be Optional

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