Opinion: Should Addicts Celebrate Recovery or Maintain Anonymity
Opinion: Should Addicts Celebrate Recovery or Maintain Anonymity
Anonymity has always been a spiritual tradition of 12 step fellowships like AA and NA. Yet even as it protects people from public shame, it also preserves the negative stigma and stereotypes associated with addiction. Is it time that recovering addicts and... Learn MoreIn the News: Heroin Use Rises Dramatically in Delaware
Police say Delaware is facing an epidemic of heroin use because it’s cheap, easy to find and pure enough to snort, while the cost of prescription drugs has tripled due to close monitoring. Seizures of the drug by New Castle... Learn MoreOpinion: Why Suboxone Maintenance Doesn’t Work
There is no doubt in my mind that Suboxone is a helpful tool in leading the way to recovery. Studies find that the main obstacle to abstinence and recovery is the fear of withdrawals. From personal experience, I do believe... Learn MoreYour Face on Drugs: Meth
You might be familiar with terms such as “meth mouth” and “meth mites,” referring to the physical appearance of meth users. And it’s no wonder these terms are thrown around in pop culture and daily language. It’s not just an... Learn MoreDrug Treatment in Martin’s Additions MD
The Village of Martin’s Additions is located within the town of Chevy Chase, MD. It is close to the nation’s capital and to northern Virginia. Drug Treatment in Martin’s Additions Drug treatment can refer to a number of different programs... Learn MoreIn the News: Oscar De La Hoya Returns to Rehab, Will Miss Mayweather Fight
Oscar De La Hoya, the president of powerhouse boxing promotion company Golden Boy Promotions and a former 10-time world title winner, has returned to rehab to address his substance abuse problem. The former boxer issued a statement Tuesday saying he... Learn MoreHistory of Drugs: Cocaine
What is Cocaine? Cocaine was first extracted from coca leaves in 1859 by German chemist Albert Niemann. It wasn’t until the 1880s, however, that it started to be popularized among the medical community. It is a stimulant, an appetite suppressant,... Learn MoreIn the News: Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino Opens Up About Addiction
The 32-year-old former Jersey Shore star realized he had an addiction problem on a trip to Australia in February 2012. He ran out of a prescription to treat an injury suffered during a 2010 stint on ABC's "Dancing with the... Learn MoreIn the News: Could the ‘Limitless’ Drug be Real?
A narcolepsy drug, dubbed the “Viagra for the brain”, is being used by some people to increase their brain function. Modafinil, marketed in the US under the brand name Provigil, shot to prominence when a Silicon Valley millionaire credited... Learn MoreOverdose Profile: Alcohol
What Is Alcohol Overdose? An alcohol overdose occurs when someone has a blood alcohol content (or BAC) sufficient to cause impairments that can increase the risk of certain harm to them. Overdoses can range in severity, from problems with balance... Learn MoreOpinion: Are Celebrities More Prone to Addiction?
Whitney Houston, Cory Monteith, Amy Winehouse, Jimi Hendrix, River Pheonix, Chris Farley, Janis Joplin, Judy Garland, Billie Holiday; that doesn’t even make a dent in the list of celebrities we tragically lost all too soon to drug and alcohol addiction.... Learn MoreIn the News: Lamar Odom Checks into Rehab and His Dealer Talks to the Press
Lamar Odom has reportedly entered a rehab facility for drug and alcohol abuse, according to People. “He realized he needs help,” a source told People mag, which broke the story Wednesday Late last week, Odom was arrested for DUI after... Learn More
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