Can Meth Cause Depression?
27Aug
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...
17Jul
How to Have A Healthy Relationship After Trauma
A Guide on Building Healthier Relationships After Trauma
You're a trauma survivor. After a lengthy, challenging healing process, you have had tremendous personal growth. You're ready to form meaningful connections with a potential new relationship partner. But you also want to know how to have a healthy relationship after trauma. Icarus...
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...
10Jul
How to Clean Your System from Cocaine
Understanding the Measures Needed to Clean Cocaine from Your System
If you found this article trying to understand how to clean your system from cocaine, you are in the right place. Despite the internet being full of cocaine detox hacks, there are no scientifically-proven or safe shortcuts to speed up the...
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...
22Jun
Worksheets for People Out of Inpatient Treatment
Addiction and Mental Health Worksheets That Support Your Recovery
Congratulations on successfully making it through residential treatment. Now, it’s time to start a new sober life filled with motivation. Even though your medical care provider prepares you for life outside an inpatient facility, it’s normal to feel uncertain about the days ahead....
20Jun
Do You Get Drug Tested at a Substance Abuse Evaluation?
Learn the Components of a DUI or Drug and Alcohol Evaluation
There are multiple situations that could lead to the need for a substance abuse evaluation. For example, if you are caught driving under the influence, an evaluation might be conducted to determine the extent of your problem with drugs and...
18Jun
Can Drugs Seep Through Your Pores?
Detecting the Odor of Drug Use From a Loved One's Sweat
Have you ever hugged or come into close contact with someone and noticed a strong, unfamiliar scent coming from their body? It may resemble a chemical, sour, or metallic odor. This is far more common than you might be aware...
16Jun
How to Come Down From Crack
How to Recover From Cocaine Addiction Safely and Successfully
A cocaine comedown can be disorienting and have uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. Fortunately, medical professionals can help manage the physical and psychological symptoms of a stimulant crash, which happens within a few hours of the last use. Knowing how to come down from crack...
12Jun
Does Going to Rehab Go On Your Record?
All You Need to Know About Your Privacy When Going to Rehab
A common question many people have when considering going to rehab is: does going to rehab go on your record? The short answer is no, if we are talking about public records, it does not. Like the rest of...
08Jun
Can You Go to an AA Meeting Drunk?
There are No Rules Against Going to an AA Meeting Drunk
The only requirement to join Alcoholics Anonymous is the desire to stop drinking. This is read at just about every AA meeting. If you are wondering, "can you go to an AA meeting drunk?", the answer is yes. In fact,...
31May
MAT for Alcohol Abuse