It’s hard for anyone to see themselves clearly and honestly enough to realize that they have an addiction to drugs or a problem with alcohol abuse. The whole reason someone gets hooked by a substance is because it makes them feel good somehow. It fills some kind of need. It’s scary to admit that you need help and even ... Read More
Gambling Addiction & The Sunk Cost Fallacy
While much of the mechanics of substance addiction occur behind the scenes, in the interactions of biology and chemistry within a person’s body, gambling addiction is a behavior that is acted out externally. As a result, there are more quantifiable facts observable than with most addiction disorders. Profiting ... Read More
Why Therapy is Vital to Sober Living
Whether you went through drug replacement therapy, went through an outpatient detox center program, or are getting back from a long term drug rehab facility, therapy is a vital piece of the sober life. Seeking out a therapist at any point in your life can feel difficult. There are a myriad of questions that might ... Read More
Building Structure in Your Daily Life for Sober Living
After you successfully go through a medically supervised drug detox treatment program and then attend a rehab treatment facility, you’ll begin rebuilding your life in a way that will help you to be successful in your efforts toward healthy, sober living. Rebuilding Structure Here are some ways that you can build the ... Read More
Resisting Public Pressure to Drink in A Culture of Alcoholism
It’s not always easy to live a sober life in the current culture of America. Alcohol is pervasive and present In so many aspects of our society. If you go to a wedding, there’s the expected champagne toast. If you go on a work trip, drinking can become a full on priority, with binge drinking being a part of many ... Read More
Marilyn Monroe’s Terminal Struggle with Addiction Part 2
Read Part 1 Here Monroe escaped the cruelty of a harsh upbringing and scored a gig as a contract actor at Fox in the 1950’s. She soon skyrocketed to fame as a sex symbol and movie star. However Monroe suffered from insomnia, depression, and anxiety. Her complicated and painful experiences as a child stayed with her ... Read More
Marilyn Monroe’s Terminal Struggle with Addiction Part 1
Marilyn Monroe has become more than just a legend. She’s a beauty icon, a movie star myth, almost a religious symbol to men and women alike. Monroe’s fan base is vast and enduring. They look to her life and art for inspiration: her struggles with poverty, her misfortunate start in the system where she moved in and ... Read More
Discussing Codeine and its Effects
Codeine is an opiate that doctors often prescribe for mild or medium amounts of pain. It is usually consumed as a cough suppressant or to treat diarrhea. Sometimes codeine is combined with Acetaminophen, Aspirin or Ibuprofen to increase its effectiveness for treatment. You may recall a doctor prescribing you actual ... Read More