The word "depression" has become highly normalized in modern culture. Saying things like "I feel depressed today" or "today is so depressing" have become colloquial ways to comment on a downward trend in mood or an unfortunate time when things didn't go according to plan. However, for those living with bipolar disorder ... Read More
Finding Your New Routine in Early Recovery
Before venturing down the road to recovery, my daily routine consisted of one primary focus: consuming the next drink. I was submissive to one master, and I had no real sense of stability, discipline, or structure. My drinking and drugging lead to a life filled with chaos and a no real sense of ... Read More
Can CBD Help My Recovery? CBD’s Role in Treating Heroin and Other Addictions
Since 2018, there's been a whirlwind of publicity about CBD. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis that's being used for pain relief, treatment of anxiety and other health issues. Is there a place for CBD in the addiction treatment space? Many people shy away from talking about cannabis in the ... Read More
Medical Marijuana & Prescription Drug Plan Are Latest Answer to Louisiana’s Drug Woes
Drug smugglers have been known to take incredibly dangerous—some would say foolish—risks to meet the demand for their illicit drugs and make a profit in doing so. Smugglers have hidden drugs in the cargo holds of their planes and boats. They’ve hidden them in shipments of products like toys and pottery, attempting to ... Read More
Multi-Panel Drug Tests: What They Are, and How They Could Affect Your Job Security
Nationwide, many companies issue drug tests to job candidates during the screening process and periodically throughout employment. While this is more common in blue-collar positions, any company, from investment banks to warehouses, has the right to test for drugs and alcohol. If tests come back positive, there may be ... Read More
Is Gambling an Addiction, and Is There a Cure?
While we label many behaviors as addictive, there is only one non-substance related type that is considered a disorder in the DSM. That disorder is Gambling addiction. The designation and opinions about gambling disorder vary greatly among people as well. While heroin use is an activity almost everyone would consider a ... Read More
To Share or Not to Share: Discussing MH conditions with Colleagues
Employment is a weekly reality for most people, but it often comes with many challenges. For individuals in recovery or those struggling with other mental health disorders, it can be challenging to be transparent at work. Most individuals spend the majority of their day at work. Therefore, it’s only natural to ... Read More
Is it Possible to be Addicted to Scratch Off Tickets?
Do you find yourself pinning your hopes and dreams on the lottery? Perhaps you visit the gas station every couple of days, unable to resist the thought that maybe this time you’ll win something big and improve your life. You may wonder, “I am addicted to scratch-offs. How can that be?” Lottery addiction is a real ... Read More
