Are There Inpatient Rehab Centers for Marijuana Abuse?
18Nov
06Nov
Why is Fish Scale Cocaine Risky?
Looking at the Nature of Fish Scale Cocaine and Treatment Options
Did you know that not all cocaine is created equal? While some people are familiar with a white powder from their time watching television and movies, fewer people are acquainted with the purest form of the drug, often known as...
27Oct
Our AA 4th Step Worksheet and Resources
Downloadable Alcoholics Anonymous Step 4 Worksheet and More
All Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) chapters have the same goal: providing members with a clear pathway to ending their addiction struggles. Some Alcoholics Anonymous groups focus on open, honest looks at alcohol or drug use through discussion alone, assigning worksheets as "homework." Others complete action...
19Oct
Does Childhood Trauma Cause Procrastination?
A Closer Look at Chronic Procrastination as a Trauma Response
We won’t hesitate to say it. Chronic procrastination can cause significant challenges in your life, ranging from missed deadlines to lower self-esteem. However, shaming yourself for procrastinating isn’t effective. Usually, underneath procrastination, there’s something else going on. People procrastinate for different reasons. You...
11Oct
30 Recovery Meeting Topics of All Kinds
Discussion Provoking Ideas and Topics for Recovery Meetings
The recovery journey isn't a one-size-fits-all undertaking. While Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and other 12-step programs have provided invaluable group member support, other groups also cover similar recovery meeting topics, covering broader needs and perspectives. Two of the fastest-growing community support groups are SMART Recovery,...
03Oct
What Is A Trauma Meltdown?
Understanding the Nature of PTSD And CPTSD Meltdowns
Have you ever wondered what a trauma meltdown looks like? Picture yourself standing next to a loved one, when their facial expression suddenly tightens. You can hear their breathing get shallow, and it feels like they've been pulled away from their normal state...
24Sep
16 Ideas for Mental Health Tattoos
Get Inspired By Our Favorite Forms of Mental Health Tattoos
If you have ever wondered what mental health tattoo would best represent your mental health journey, this post is for you! We will explore the meanings behind 16 popular mental health tattoo designs to understand why people choose each one. At I
05Sep
Can You Write Off Gambling Losses?
The Legality and Implications of Writing Off Losses from Gambling
Can you write off gambling losses legally? Gambling winnings are mainly treated as taxable income, and you can deduct gambling losses on federal returns. But frequent gambling losses are more than just adjusted gross income on your income tax return. If concerns...
27Aug
Can Meth Cause Depression?
How Methamphetamine Addiction Impacts Mental Health
Methamphetamine addiction may have a hidden symptom that surfaces during meth withdrawal. You may have thought that your low mood was part of your crash and detox, but it could be a very real and separate diagnosis. The pressing question is this: Can meth cause depression? The...
11Aug
How to Help an Alcoholic Sibling
Helping A Family Member with a Drinking Problem Find Treatment
I used to think the word “alcoholic” only applied to people passed out on park benches or getting arrested for the tenth time. I never imagined it would be my younger brother, of all people. The funny, smart, unstoppable kid I...
29Jul
Is Ultram Addictive?
Ultram (Tramadol) Addiction Signs, Symptoms, Effects, And Treatment
Ultram is often prescribed for chronic pain because it has fewer adverse effects than stronger opioid drugs on the market today. The problem is that many people don't take it as prescribed, but this could be a dangerous situation to put yourself in....
22Jul
AA Amends Script PDF and Guidance
Our Resources and Support on How to Make Amends in AA
Step 9 of the Alcoholics Anonymous program challenges its members to "make direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others." Righting past mistakes is a momentous step that facilitates healing to help...
13Jul
AA Fear Inventory Examples And Worksheet
Your AA Step 4 Guide to Outgrowing Your Fears and Thriving
Step 4 of Alcoholics Anonymous helps their members make great strides toward physical and emotional sobriety by challenging them to take a searching and fearless moral inventory. Hanging onto past bad habits can make recovery feel ‘weighed down’ by their corrosive...
30Jun
What to Avoid When Taking Low-Dose Naltrexone
Know the Interactions And Side Effects of Taking Low-Dose Naltrexone
More doctors have patients starting low-dose Naltrexone for off-label treatment regimens. While most people know that full-dose Naltrexone (50 mg/day) can help minimize opioid withdrawal symptoms, the public usually doesn't know about the value of low-dose Naltrexone (1-5 mg/day). But, like all...
20Jun
Do You Get Drug Tested at a Substance Abuse Evaluation?