For many, seeking treatment for depression without medication is the ideal option. Medications may be necessary for some people, but not all people need them. Many people can see improvement by learning how to naturally improve health and physical well-being. While it is always best to receive a full evaluation from a ... Read More
“Dry Drunk” vs. Healthy Sobriety: How They Differ May Surprise You
There's a common saying in Alcoholics Anonymous: "It works if you work it." In AA and other 12-step groups, it serves as a broader reminder that recovery programs are only as effective as the amount you buy into them. This lesson holds true outside of meeting halls and inpatient facilities as well, with an enduring ... Read More
The Unique Challenges & Needs of Pregnant Addicts, and How to Better Support Them
Substance abuse during pregnancy is a devastating problem for many people today. The National Institutes on Drug Abuse believe about 5 percent of pregnant women use some type of addictive substance during their pregnancy. Many of these mothers simply cannot stop their addiction due to the chemical dependency the ... Read More
How Online AA Meetings Can Help Your Recovery, and Where to Find Them
Alcoholics Anonymous is one of the many tools available to individuals recovering from substance abuse. It provides an opportunity to interact with others who are experiencing the same thing you are, right in the trenches with you. AA is a large organization, with more than 115,000 groups around the world. It’s been ... Read More
Absinthe & Everclear: Dangers of Grain Alcohol
Absinthe and Everclear are high-proof alcohols. It’s important to understand what high-proof alcohol is, why it is potentially bad for you and what steps you should take if you’ve consumed it. There’s some evidence, according to Scientific American, that Vincent van Gogh had an addiction to absinthe. It’s believed ... Read More
Healthcare Costs, Narcan, and Memes
Updated September 26, 2019 "If a kid has a life-threatening allergic reaction, the parents have to pay a ridiculous price for an EpiPen. But a junkie who OD's for the 15th time gets Narcan for free? Seriously?" That's the popular gripe of a meme that has proliferated across the Internet, raising the need for a ... Read More
10 Ways a Therapist Can Support Your Personal Growth
Counseling is often an underrated resource for anyone but especially for demographics like those at risk for substance abuse, addiction and mental health conditions. But when you're working through adversity, it can be hard to recognize the good a therapist can do for you and your health. Conditions like anxiety, ... Read More
Another Addiction Relapse: How to Get Off the Merry-Go-Round
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), over 15 million American adults have an alcohol use disorder (AUD) at any given time, marked by frequent drinking with the inability to control the amount consumed or stop easily. When a person receives treatment for addiction to any ... Read More
