Depression

Is Ohio Having a ‘Heroin Emergency’? I’m a recovering addict/alcoholic from Columbus, Ohio. It's not all corn fields and farms. I live in South Florida now, but I bleed Scarlet and Grey. I personally abused opiates in Ohio for years, and I know people who have... Learn More

Nobody Loved You Like I Do, But All You’ve Done Is Ruin Me There is a rare intensity about the love/hate relationship we who struggle with addiction find with the substances we abuse. As addicts we obviously develop mental and physical dependency, but some people don’t even realize the emotional attachments we can... Learn More

The 6 Common Fears of All People in Recovery [caption id="attachment_10356" align="aligncenter" width="348"] via wifflegif.com[/caption] The life of active addiction and alcoholism, in my own experience, is one fueled by fear. Emotional and social anxieties are a huge part of the mentality and daily life of someone in active... Learn More

Is it Depression or Untreated Alcoholism? 6 Reasons Diagnosing Mental Illness in Substance Abusers is So Difficult Depression and untreated alcoholism or other substance abuse often go hand-in-hand, so much so that many compare the situation to the “chicken or the egg” conundrum. People with mental health disorders often turn to substances in order to manage their... Learn More

Is Wellbutrin Becoming the ‘Poor Man’s Cocaine?’ [caption id="attachment_10455" align="aligncenter" width="300"] via J B REED/BLOOMBERG NEWS[/caption] Wellbutrin, which is the brand name for the pharmaceutical Bupropion, is an effective antidepressant on its own but, it is also prescribed as an add-on medication in cases where a first-line... Learn More

Cocaine and Depression Cocaine is an amphetamine and a Schedule II drug in the U.S. Drugs in this class are described as the following: Have currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, or currently accepted medical use with strong restrictions... Learn More

10 Best Movies/Documentaries/Shows on Netflix about Mental Illness Best Mental Illness Movies, Shows & Documentaries So far, we’ve given you some great movies, documentaries and shows to watch on Netflix that are about addiction and eating disorders. It would also be nice to know some titles that are... Learn More

What came first, the depression or the addiction? Professionals in the addiction and recovery field have a saying: Alcohol and drug addiction can cause mental illness but mental illness does not cause addiction. There is definitely a strong relationship between mental illness, such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar... Learn More

15 Signs You Aren’t Feeling Super Spiritual Being in sobriety, there are a lot of times when we fall short and aren’t exactly the happiest people to be around. I’ve noticed that as addicts and alcoholics, we are highly emotional people (most of us) and we can... Learn More

Hitting Bottom: Is It Necessary? It’s something you hear all the time when someone is telling their story, all about what happened and their rock bottom point of their life. What is hitting bottom? Hitting bottom is considered to reach the lowest or worst point... Learn More

In the News: Jonathan Rhys Meyers Battle with Addiction [caption id="attachment_11119" align="aligncenter" width="455"] www.wifflegif.com[/caption] Jonathan Rhys Meyers is commonly known for his roles in “The Tudors” and “Mission Impossible.” The star of the new NBC show Dracula has opened up recently about his battles with alcoholism and depression.... Learn More

Are You a Dry Drunk? You probably know what this is even if you’re not familiar with the term ‘dry drunk.’ It’s that person who used to drink but no longer does and is pretty angry about it. To the alcoholic, the drink has been... Learn More

Is Ohio Having a ‘Heroin Emergency’?

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