In 1982, First Lady Nancy Reagan uttered the three words “Just say no” to a schoolgirl who had asked what she should say if someone offered her drugs. As we all know, the First Lady’s suggestion became the unified call for the adolescent drug prevention movement we have all come to know and may have experienced. Since ... Read More
Relapsing in the Public Eye – What Dax Shepard Learned
Dax Shepard is an American actor turned podcast host. Born in January 1975 near Detroit, Michigan, Dax shot to stardom with films like Let's Go To Prison (2006), Hit and Run (2012), This Is Where I Leave You (2014) and The Judge (2014), among others. In 2018, he launched his successful podcast, Armchair Expert, with ... Read More
Starting to Make Amends with Family and Friends
For the 10% of Americans who will at some point live with addiction, it's common to think — or believe for the sake of rationalization — that no one else is at risk. Unfortunately, this is far from the truth. Addiction hurts many people, from family members sharing a home or relying on financial support to romantic ... Read More
Romantic Relationships in Recovery: When Are You Ready?
The term "recovery" can include the entire drug rehabilitation process, beginning with the first day of sobriety. Early recovery usually refers specifically to the detoxification and maintenance phases of treatment, when it can be difficult to determine if it's a good time to be in a romantic relationship. Addiction ... Read More
What Are Poppers, Are They Illegal, and How They’re Not What You Think
See more details about Poppers, or Alkyl Nitrites, in our new blog. It is widely known that huffing is really bad for you. Like really bad. Inhaling organic solvents or propellants to get high is not new, but these new products being sold as “poppers” and distributed throughout the U.S., primarily to men who have sex ... Read More
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Getting Sober In Your 20’s
Updated February 28, 2023 “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times … It was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair,” wrote Charles Dickens in his famous novel A Tale of Two Cities. He could also be describing what it’s like to be in your 20s. When you’re young with your whole life in front of ... Read More
When Holiday Depression is a Cause for Concern
For many people, the holidays are a time of fun and family at the end of a long year. From giving thanks and enjoying a great meal at Thanksgiving to exchanging presents with friends and family members at Christmas or Hanukkah, there's a lot to look forward to during the winter holiday season. However, not everyone ... Read More
The Path from a Sports Injury to Prescription Abuse
Updated July 20, 2023 Austin Box fatally overdosed on May 19, 2011. A local news station reporting on his death said the toxicology screening later found at least four prescription medications for pain in Box' system: morphine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, and an anti-anxiety medicine. "There is no question he hid it ... Read More
