Is Drinking Kava in Recovery a Relapse?
First of all, what is Kava? Kava, or kava kava, is a root found on South Pacific islands. Islanders have used kava as medicine and in ceremonies for centuries. Kava has a calming effect, producing brain wave changes similar... Learn MoreIn the News: Farrah Abraham Kicked Out of Rehab for Disruptive Behavior
Farrah Abraham, 22, checked herself into The Lukens Institute in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. on July 1 to treat her alcohol abuse, and was planning on staying for a full 10 days to complete a sobriety program. However, Radar Online... Learn MoreIn the News: Dogs Forced to Swallow Cocaine and then Dismembered
An Italian judge has ordered 49 suspected Latin American gang members to stand trial for allegedly using dogs to smuggle cocaine into the country. The animals were forced to swallow plastic packets containing the drug before being sent to Italy... Learn More5 Signs You Might Be on the Verge of a Relapse
A relapse refers to breaking one’s sobriety. However, it is not only the act of picking up a drink or a drug that constitutes a relapse; a relapse occurs well before the act of using drugs and alcohol, sometimes... Learn MoreHow Can I Pay for Rehab?
Many people think that rehab is too expensive. Well, it is quite expensive but, did you know that most health insurance plans will pay for rehab? Private Health Insurance: Many states now require that certain types of insurance companies provide benefits for... Learn MoreIn the News: ADHD Drugs Won’t Boost Your Grades
The United States is a country obsessed with success. We are terrified that our kids will not be prepared for school and thus not prepared to succeed in the workforce and maintain our dominance in the global economy. As our... Learn More5 Signs of Heroin Addiction
Heroin addiction is a medical condition that refers to both a physical dependence and an inability to stop using despite a desire to do so. There are distinctly different signs between heroin use and heroin abuse; it is important... Learn MoreWhat is a ‘Functional’ Alcoholic?
The term functional alcoholic (“functioning” alcoholic, “high functioning” alcoholic) is a term that refers to a person who is alcohol-addicted but is able to lead a seemingly normal, even successful life. It is not a medical diagnosis. This, of course,... Learn MoreIn the News: New Treatment for Pregnant Drug Addicts
A small but growing number of clinics for mothers-to-be are cropping up around the country in response to a prescription drug epidemic. Prescription drug abuse and addiction is a rising problem in the United States. Deaths caused by prescription... Learn More5 Ways to Respect the Anonymity of your Facebook Friends
Tradition Eleven: Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain anonymity at the level of press, radio and film. -The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous With the popularity and seemingly necessary use for... Learn MoreMeth Addiction Treatment
In order to discuss meth addiction treatment, it is important to understand what meth is and how it affects the user. The term “meth” is short for methamphetamine, which is a highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system.... Learn More5 Ways Alcoholism Affects the Family
Alcoholism is a considered a family disease meaning that it does not only affect the alcoholic; it affects the loved ones of the alcoholic. An alcoholic can totally disrupt family life and cause harmful effects that can last a... Learn More
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