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A Mother’s Love Saves Son from Addiction

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:00:00 UTC

A Mother’s Love Saves Son from Addiction

Dear Mom, As you know, I had a happy childhood with our family. Naturally, there were some troubling times as our family progressed, whether it was the loss of a family member or financial hardships that occurred, but throughout it all, our family remained strong and united.

Why Can’t an Addict Just Figure It Out on Their Own?

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 00:00:00 UTC

Why Can’t an Addict Just Figure It Out on Their Own?

When speaking to families who are trying to help a loved one who is addicted to drugs and alcohol , one of the most common arguments is: “They just need to figure it out on their own. We can’t make them do anything.

Narcan Saves Lives but Drug Rehab Is Still Necessary

Sat, 07 Mar 2020 00:00:00 UTC

Narcan Saves Lives but Drug Rehab Is Still Necessary

Narcan Saves Lives but Drug Rehab Is Still Necessary One of the biggest life-saving inventions to come out of the drug epidemic is Narcan .

Dear Heroin: Thank You for Helping Me Find My Purpose

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:00:00 UTC

Dear Heroin: Thank You for Helping Me Find My Purpose

Dear Heroin, hello my old friend. It seems like only yesterday when I felt you course through my veins for the first time. I can still remember the first time we met. I was so sick, I was hurting so bad, and then there you were…the so-called called “answer” to all my problems.

Is the Zombie Apocalypse Upon Us?

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:00:00 UTC

Is the Zombie Apocalypse Upon Us?

In discussing the current drug crisis with a coworker, it hit me out of nowhere that we are quite possibly living in the middle of the so-called “zombie apocalypse” that many horror film buffs have always envisioned.

The Rise of Fentanyl

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 00:00:00 UTC

The Rise of Fentanyl

The drug crisis is constantly changing, shirting, and evolving. It never quite stayed the same. While drug abuse and addiction has been a constant in our modern society, the substances drug users are becoming hooked on seems to change with the season…

Why Are We in the Middle of an Opiate Epidemic?

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 UTC

Why Are We in the Middle of an Opiate Epidemic?

Are you serious? Today, I read an article about a large medical software company manipulating the doctor-patient relationship, in order to increase the sales of opiate medications. You read that right; I don’t think I could make that stuff up.

Drugs Made Me Happy…Temporarily

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 UTC

Drugs Made Me Happy…Temporarily

My name is Logan and I am a recovering meth addict. I started smoking weed in 8th grade and it quickly became an every day thing. By the time I was 16 years old, in 10th grade, I was unmotivated and depressed with my life. I started to try other harder drugs like coke and acid. This progressed to meth and heroin…

Hateful Comments on Social Media Point to An Alarming Trend

Sun, 02 Feb 2020 00:00:00 UTC

Hateful Comments on Social Media Point to An Alarming Trend

I have even seen several comments stating that overdose victims should not be given Narcan anymore in order to “solve the problem.” Has our society really become so cold that so many people would rather stand by and let someone die than give them another chance at life? Since when has this sort of behavior become socially acceptable? Why are people so quick to spew hate on social media?

How Sobriety Has Become the Foundation for My Life

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:00:00 UTC

How Sobriety Has Become the Foundation for My Life

How Sobriety Has Become the Foundation for My Life About seven and a half years ago, my life was what many people might call a mess. I was having a hard time making ends meet and had to move back in with my parents because I was drinking entirely too much alcohol.

Ads That Promote Alcoholism Should be Banned

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 00:00:00 UTC

Ads That Promote Alcoholism Should be Banned

The other day I was watching TV, and I saw an advertisement for Coors Light beer that was promoting morning drinking. The ad which may seem innocent enough to many showed two male roommates in their twenties cracking open a morning beer while eating breakfast and watching football.

How to Help a Friend Whose Loved One Is Addicted

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 00:00:00 UTC

How to Help a Friend Whose Loved One Is Addicted

With the high rates of addiction across the United States you’d be hard-pressed not to know anyone who has been affected by this nationwide problem. That being said here are some of the ways you can help support a friend whose loved one is addicted to drugs or alcohol.

Why Parents Need to Talk to Their Kids About Drugs

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 00:00:00 UTC

Why Parents Need to Talk to Their Kids About Drugs

While talking to your children about drugs sounds about as enjoyable as listening to nails on a chalkboard it is something every parent must face…

The Holidays Are Over, Now There Is No Excuse

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:00:00 UTC

The Holidays Are Over, Now There Is No Excuse

Many people hold off going to treatment in November and December because of the holiday season. They rationalize putting off getting help by telling themselves that they do not want to miss out on family time and special moments.

Did Vivitrol Cause a Surge in Methamphetamine Addiction?

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:00:00 UTC

Did Vivitrol Cause a Surge in Methamphetamine Addiction?

Vivitrol is a monthly injection of an opioid blocker. It shuts off an addict’s ability to get high from opioids and is usually used as a protective measure against relapse with addicts who are in early recovery. Could Vivitrol be contributing to the surge in methamphetamine addiction?

U.S. Currently Focused on “VapeGate”: Drug Crisis Is Old News

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 00:00:00 UTC

U.S. Currently Focused on “VapeGate”: Drug Crisis Is Old News

Lately, all the rage has been about vaping and the recent deaths allegedly caused by vaping. Since the first few cases made it on the news, tons of media outlets have covered the developing story as more and more cases came to light where people got sick and died, again allegedly, due to vaping.

How to Support a Friend Who Just Got Out of Rehab

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 UTC

How to Support a Friend Who Just Got Out of Rehab

When a person finishes up addiction treatment they can have a difficult time readjusting to their new life. Many people mistakenly believe that all of the work happens during time spent in rehab. While there is a lot of self-reflection and growth that occurs during the addiction treatment process this is only the very beginning of starting a life of recovery.

The Children Born Addicted to Opioids

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 00:00:00 UTC

The Children Born Addicted to Opioids

With all of the attention that is being placed on the overdose death rates across the United States little to no attention is being given to the youngest victims of this crisis. Every day across the United States children are being born addicted to opioids.

What to Do After a Loved One Overdoses

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 00:00:00 UTC

What to Do After a Loved One Overdoses

It is nearly impossible to track the total amount of nonfatal drug overdoses because oftentimes they go unreported. There are countless people who have had multiple overdoses over the course of their lifetime. So what are the steps that a person should take if their loved one has overdosed on drugs or alcohol?

A New Year Is a Great Time to Overcome Addiction

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:00:00 UTC

A New Year Is a Great Time to Overcome Addiction

As one year draws to an end and a new one is ready to begin we often start to look back at the things we have accomplished and think about what we would still like to achieve. For many people it is a time of personal reflection and inspiration for growth, for others, it can be a somber reminder of too many things left undone.

My Addiction Was Fueled by Arrogance & Selfishness

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:00:00 UTC

My Addiction Was Fueled by Arrogance & Selfishness

Arrogance and selfishness fueled my addiction. Humility and honesty saved me. Being seven years sober, I am still blown away at how arrogant and selfish I was, and I am humbled and brought to my knees with gratitude at the second chance I have been given at life. I am not who I was, nor will I ever be that young man again.

The End of the Road of Alcoholism

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:00 UTC

The End of the Road of Alcoholism

I’ve seen what the future can hold if I ever chose to start drinking again, and I don’t like it. Alcoholism leads to a life of pain, a life of regret, and an ending that most people would never knowingly choose.

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Found in West Coast Black Tar Heroin

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 00:00:00 UTC

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Found in West Coast Black Tar Heroin

As if using heroin wasn’t scary enough with all the deaths associated with fentanyl lacing, drug users now have to be weary of inadvertently contracting flesh-eating bacteria after pushing the plunger down.

The Fourth Wave of the Drug Epidemic Has Hit

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 00:00:00 UTC

The Fourth Wave of the Drug Epidemic Has Hit

By now we pretty much all know the story of the United States addiction epidemic. What started out as a prescription pill problem, morphed into a heroin issue and then a fentanyl crisis. These three overlapping events have often been referred to as the “Three Waves of The United States Opioid Epidemic.” We have now entered into the “Fourth Wave”…

UPS Smuggling Ring Shut Down: Addicts Aren’t the Only One’s Sending Drugs in the Mail

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:00:00 UTC

UPS Smuggling Ring Shut Down: Addicts Aren’t the Only One’s Sending Drugs in the Mail

Sending drugs through the mail is one of those “staples” of being an addict. While necessity is the mother of invention, drug users and drug dealers have found crafty ways throughout the years to buy and sell drugs. For a while now, the internet was the number one drug marketplace.

Stop Promoting The Idea That Drinking Wine Every Day Can Be Healthy

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:00:00 UTC

Stop Promoting The Idea That Drinking Wine Every Day Can Be Healthy

The other day I was sitting in the waiting room of a chiropractor’s office that had one of the televisions that scrolls between various ads and educational slides. I’ve seen these sorts of things all over the place so I didn’t think much of it until one slide, in particular, came up.