Most of us think of alcoholics as a stereotype, a person who can’t keep a job, who prioritizes alcohol over everything else, and who is actively and visibly drunk much or most of the time. While this stereotype can and does apply, as much as 19.5% of the 17.6 million people who qualify as alcohol…
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My brother, John, is an alcoholic. He’s been drinking for 23 years. John has lost everything due to his alcoholism, his wife and children, his job, and his home. He lives on the streets, staying at the local men’s shelter whenever he can get the $2.50 together that is required. Since he has no income,…
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One of the most important things I learned in treatment is the importance of setting goals. Goals are key to achieving our aspirations and even our dreams. Setting goals has helped me to prioritize, enhanced my confidence, and motivated me to grow as a person. Here we talk about setting realistic recovery goals for recovery.…
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One of the beautiful things about being in recovery is that it gave me a second chance in life. One of the things I decided to do with that second chance was to go to college. I was apprehensive though. I knew that a lot of partying goes on in that environment, and I was…
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Before I got sober, I was terrified of sobriety. How was I going to fill my free time without drinking? I was certain I was going to be bored to tears. I was wondering does sobriety have to be boring? I also thought that I didn’t need it because I hadn’t lost my job or…
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Today, addiction affects some 23.5 million Americans who are held captive by their dependence on drugs, alcohol, and prescription pills. These numbers coincide with our increasingly stressful and busy lives, as more and more Americans turn to substances for relief from stress, poverty, home life, and even boredom. Despite our increasing reliance on substances, abuse…
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Naloxone is a well-known drug in many circles, especially in drug rehab, emergency care and by first responders. But what is Naloxone? It’s often a lifesaver or considered the second chance drug because it reverses the effects of an overdose of opioids. Naloxone has been in use for decades, but you may not know about…
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Recovering from an addiction is a journey that stretches over months and then years, and even though the possibility of relapse will never truly go away, embracing spirituality can help you to stay clean or sober. Spirituality in recovery can be an incredibly powerful tool to help you get in touch with yourself or your…
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Drug and alcohol addictions are getting a lot of media coverage, but for most of us, they seem far away and even impossible to apply to ourselves. But if you’re drinking or taking prescription or illicit drugs, and doing so on a regular basis, you might actually be chemically dependent. Most of us think of…
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Addiction is a powerful psychological disease that traps millions of men and women every year. Data shows that an estimated 1 in 10 Americans will suffer through some form of substance abuse or dependence in their lifetime, and while these numbers may be helpful in telling you that you aren’t alone, they can’t help you…
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