Most people who suffer from substance abuse issues understand that detox and withdrawal come with some unpleasant side effects, but for heroin and opiates, it takes another form. Even those who have never tried to get sober hear the stories from friends and other users of being "dope sick," and fear of this feeling can ... Read More
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The Construction Worker’s Guide to Mental Health and Addiction Help
Whether it's that new home down the street or gigantic sports arena next to the freeway, most people drive by construction sites every day, Some of us may even glance at the construction workers and think "Now that's not a bad job! Decent pay and you get to work outdoors and aren't in front of a computer all ... Read More
The Man’s Guide to Getting Out of Your Own Way
I often tell people early on and new to recovery that they are entering warfare with their minds. The disease of addiction and alcoholism centers within the mind -- only the most powerful thing in the world if you ask me. No big deal. So, what does untreated addiction look like in the mind? What is 'untreated ... Read More
What Demi Lovato Means by “California Sober”
An Early Rising Star "My dad was an addict and an alcoholic. Guess I always searched for what he found in drugs and alcohol because it fulfilled him and he chose that over a family." Demi Lovato entered the acting industry at the tender age of 10 when she first appeared in Barney & Friends from 2002 to 2004. ... Read More
The Dangers of Combining Xanax and Molly
Updated June 27, 2024 The drug Xanax is a depressant, and Molly is a psychoactive stimulant, so the two can seem like an odd pair. Those who use Xanax and Molly in combination have their reasons, however. They are part of a growing trend of “polydrug use,” which experts have called a serious public health threat. ... Read More
The Lawyer’s Guide to Addiction and Mental Health
Law is a profession requiring years of diligent study, the need to establish oneself after receiving university degrees and passing appropriate exams for accreditation. It is also one of the most intensely competitive occupations, one that inspires little admiration from the public. Lawyers, it seems, rank incredibly ... Read More
The Dangers of Combining Cocaine and Alcohol
Why are cocaine and alcohol so frequently combined? If a person gets high from cocaine or drunk from alcohol, why would they need to mix the two drugs? The answer is both simple and complicated: Alcohol is a depressant, and cocaine is a stimulant. When an addict has drunk too much alcohol and wants to "party" some ... Read More
The Firefighter’s Guide to Addiction and Mental Health Help
When a person spends the majority of their week responding to emergencies, putting out fires and rescuing people from near-death situations, that can have a mental health impact and may even trigger addiction issues. Whereas most people in this country have never had to make a life-or-death decision, firefighters ... Read More
