Stigma Still Surrounds Families Of Addicts
Recently, an article by Larry M. Lake appearing on the online magazine, Slate, went viral. In the piece, Lake describes the outpouring of support that his family received when his wife was diagnosed...
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Prescription Drug Overdose Deaths on Major Rise
Prescription drugs now kill more people in the United States than cocaine and heroin combined. It may seem counter-intuitive that medication legally prescribed by doctors could be more lethal than...
View ArticleStaying Sober During the Holiday Season
For someone who’s committed to sobriety following completion of drug rehab, there are few times during the year as daunting as the holiday season. The time period from Thanksgiving until January 1...
View Article10 Tips for Enjoying Sobriety Over the Holidays
Holidays are coming up and while they are a time of joy for many, they can also be just as trying a time for others. In this time of celebration and reflection, there are things you can do to ensure...
View ArticleSubstance Abuse and Denial
For many addicts, the most difficult step in the whole road to sobriety is often the first one: Admitting that they have a problem. Many people battling substance abuse issues take years to finally...
View ArticleThe Strange Logic Of An Addict
It’s a difficult thing for someone who isn’t suffering from substance abuse to understand: Why an addict continues to use. From the point of view of someone outside looking in who can clearly see how...
View ArticleHow To Deal With Relapse
There’s no cure for addiction – which means that it’s a lifelong battle for those who are afflicted with the disease. Experts estimate that between 40 and 60 percent of all alcoholics relapse, at rates...
View ArticleU.S. Senate Holds Hearing on the Nation’s Opioid Epidemic
Heroin deaths are on the rise nationwide. From the suburbs to cities, we’re experiencing a rapid, alarming spike in heroin use and deaths. Do a quick Google search and you’ll find that just about every...
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Six Songs About Addiction
While the phrase “sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll” is usually used to glamorize the lifestyle of rockstars, the decadence of the rock and roll lifestyle often ends with darkness and addiction. Its...
View ArticleRobert Downey Jr. Speaks Out on Son’s Drug Addiction
In June, actor Robert Downey Jr.’s son, Indio, was arrested on charges of cocaine possession. For anyone who’s followed the career of the esteemed – and once troubled – actor over the years, it wasn’t...
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