Abstinence is key to recovery. But for many people with an opiate addiction, issues with chronic pain can be a real challenge to long-term sobriety. That makes finding effective non-opiate painkiller options a driving concern in recovery. Fortunately, there are safe and effective solutions for chronic pain that won't ... Read More
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover is an Atlanta-based writer, editor, and author of two books with publishing houses. She has degrees from Yale College and Princeton Theological Seminary.
Should You Drink Non-Alcoholic Beer in Recovery?
Recovering from alcoholism is difficult for a variety of reasons: It can feel like a lonely road, it takes away a coping mechanism the individual relies on, and it requires changing habits. To cope with the stress that accompanies the early stages of addiction treatment, many recovering from alcoholism wonder if ... Read More
Drug Detox Via Medically Induced Coma? What an Experts Says
Updated October 8, 2024 University of Toronto psychologist and author Jordan Peterson, who reportedly struggled with benzodiazepine dependency, made headlines in February 2020 when he went to Russia to seek “coma detox treatment.” The procedure involved being placed in a medically induced coma that lasted for eight ... Read More
Moderation Management: Does Controlled Drinking Work?
If you've ever tried to complete dry January, then you know how hard it can be to live a sober lifestyle. Unfortunately, so much of how we socialize as adults revolves around alcoholic beverages. Drinks are served up at birthdays, lunches and dinner, nights out at the comedy club or theater and so on. People typically ... Read More
Why It’s Important to Choose a Center That Offers Specialized Treatment
The month of January is an opportune time to get help for a drug or alcohol addiction, especially on the heels of the deadliest year yet for Americans with substance use disorders. 81,000 overdose deaths occurred last year— a new record high for the United States, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease ... Read More
Quack Therapies and How to Avoid Them
When someone is in the throes of an overwhelming and powerful health condition like addiction to drugs or alcohol, it's only natural that they want to overcome it as quickly and painlessly as possible. Unfortunately, many unethical organizations exploit this desire, promising quick fixes based on therapies that don't ... Read More
Obsessive Selfies: What a Photo Reel May Reveal About Mental Health
From carefully tweaked glamour shots to extreme selfies—those stomach-churning snapshots of individuals hanging precariously from skyscrapers or posing in front of moving trains—selfies are the lifeblood of social media, and no profile is complete without at least a few of them. And, everyone knows at least a few ... Read More
Four Myths About Quick Fixes to Sober Up
Everyone who's ever been to a college party or had a friend with an affinity for over-imbibing has been in the futile situation of trying to help someone sober up. Whether they're too drunk to drive or are making a scene in a public place, a way to sober up quickly is desperately needed. However, in these ... Read More
