August 2020

Recovery Will Never Fail You Individuals who use drugs or alcohol to cope with daily life stresses or unwind after a long day expect the substances to fill some kind of void in their lives. When casual use addiction, the substances turn into a guiding for the individual’s life. Addiction treatment will provide the individual […]

Jun 13, 2014 All recovering addicts should fear relapse on some level, because it’s a major setback. Just one sip or puff can undo months of physiological detox and cause cravings to return full-force. However, that’s all it is: a setback. Catch yourself When you put down the bottle or pipe after a slip, you’re […]

Feb 27, 2019 It’s hard watching someone you care about struggle with alcoholism. It’s even more difficult and confusing when you can’t exactly pinpoint when or how they started down this route. Here are a few causes and risk factors of alcohol addiction you may not know. Risk Factor 1: Having Parents Who Are Alcoholics […]

Aug 3, 2014 When a good friend relapses, it can be heartbreaking, infuriating, or just plain baffling. There are a number of ways to help them stay sober—the most important of which is encouraging them to continue treatment. Addiction treatment doesn’t end when the addict walks away from the rehab clinic; it continues forever. Even […]

Apr 21, 2014 Drug addictions can prove to be life-threatening in many cases. Most people who are addicted to drugs are unable to see things clearly, which makes it difficult for them to live their lives in a normal way. Unless they get their daily dose, it is difficult for them to behave in a […]

Andrew “Andy” Bordelon has been working in addiction recovery for over 12 years. His own journey into recovery began when he was just 21 years old. While in the program, Andy met his wife, with whom he now has three children. Shortly after his time in rehab, he was offered a job as a residential […]

Are you or a loved one using heroin? Do you exhibit the signs and symptoms of heroin addiction? You can stop using heroin and recover for good, but getting sober will require more than just a detox. Heroin addiction recovery is a long-term process that requires determination and patience. Learning how to quit heroin is […]

Percocet is a powerful opioid painkiller made from oxycodone, an opiate, and acetaminophen, a filler. As a medicine, Percocet has legitimate medical uses. It’s also highly abuse-prone. Addiction to Percocet as well as pure OxyCodone is incredibly common. Many painkiller addicts resort to heroin—a cheaper, more powerful stimulant—once their tolerance to the pills becomes too […]

College is supposed to be the best experience in one’s life — a new beginning and exciting adventure into adulthood. Unfortunately, the college years are also synonymous with the “party years,” and that could lead to some bad behaviors if it gets out of control. With alcohol being the crux of parties, many college students […]

Feb 20, 2017 Researchers in the United States are studying the potential of an herb from Southeast Asia that may help people addicted to opiates kick the habit without withdrawal side effects. It sounds too good to be true, but the herb kratom is part of the coffee family. Learn more about the surprising effects […]

Ecstasy targets many of the brain’s neurotransmitters which flood it with serotonin and leave a deficit. Ecstasy can stay in the system for 4-6 hours before a crash occurs. Anxiety and paranoia including problems with concentration and memory, irritability, aches and pains are common withdrawal symptoms. Find out more about ecstasy withdrawal and how it […]

Feb 15, 2017 Xanax is known by a generic name, alprazolam. Classified as a benzo drug, Xanax is prescribed to treat anxiety, panic disorders and sometimes depression. It can help calm symptoms of anxiety but the body will develop physical tolerance to the medication over time. Effects of withdrawal will appear once the drug is […]

Mar 12, 2019 While many people look forward to St. Patrick’s Day, this holiday can pose many triggers to someone who is a recovering alcoholic. Typically celebrated by indulging in alcohol, this may be one of the most challenging holidays in avoiding a relapse. If you or a loved one have struggled with alcohol addiction, […]

Who is a sponsor? A sponsor is a person who has completed the 12 Steps in a recovery program and who usually takes on the responsibility of helping another individual in recovery to do the same. There are different recovery programs using the 12 Step method and they define the role of a sponsor in […]