In the News: Kirstie Alley Talks About Cocaine Addiction
In the News: Kirstie Alley Talks About Cocaine Addiction
Like most people, Kirstie Alley has stated that she was almost instantly hooked on cocaine after the first time she tried it. She used it around the time of her separation from her first husband, Bob Alley. Kirstie Alley has... Learn MoreHow I Kicked Methadone
First of all, I didn’t know what I was getting into when I decided to kick methadone…cold turkey. You read that right. I did it without the use of drugs. I did however take supplements and vitamins, such as melatonin... Learn MoreAsk Alkie
Is it possible to be sober and still have fun? I always thought that people who quit drinking and using drugs became pretty boring, irritable and even angry. People who don’t drink seem to spend all their time complaining about... Learn MoreHow to Act in a 12 Step Meeting
Working a 12 Step program is about having discipline, respect, and being less self-seeking and selfish. Or at least it’s supposed to be. Sometimes, or a lot of times, when we go to meetings, others there clearly have some work... Learn MoreAsk Alkie
I am the parent of a 23 year old who is in early recovery (she has about 3 months clean). With Thanksgiving approaching, my husband and I are looking forward to our daughter coming home for the holiday – she... Learn MoreOpinion: Is Krokodil a real threat or just media hype?
Like with any other hard-to-believe story, the case of the drug Krokodil is being sensationalized in the news. The drug is very real and now that there have been at least a handful of cases, we are seeing more and... Learn MoreOne Addict’s Story
The Webster Dictionary’s definition for addiction says “Compulsive need for and use of a habit forming substance characterized by tolerance and by well-defined physiological symptoms upon withdrawal.” All I think of when I hear the word addiction is – I... Learn MoreOpinion: Is Addiction a Choice?
Is addiction a choice or is it an excuse? Many scientists say addicts have literally lost control, and that they suffer from a disease. The National Institute on Drug Abuse calls drug addiction a "disease that will waste your brain."... Learn MoreAsk Alkie
I came down for treatment but I have to get back to my hometown because my daughter needs me. I’m gonna do detox and then inpatient. My question is when’s the soonest I can go back? -Phil I’ve heard... Learn MoreMy Last 100 days as an addict
Many people (in and outside of recovery) believe that an addict has to “hit their bottom” before they are ready to get clean. I don’t think that is the case for everyone, though. Don’t get me wrong, things had gotten... Learn MoreOnce an Addict, Always an Addict?
Disease Theory of Addiction Substance abuse and addiction is believed to involve permanent changes to the brain structure and function. According to the disease theory of addiction, it is possible for people to stop the addictive behavior, but they will... Learn MoreOpinion: How can we prevent prescription drug abuse while still adequately treating pain?
Prescriptions for painkillers in the United States have nearly tripled in the past two decades and fatal overdoses have reached epidemic levels, exceeding those from heroin and cocaine combined, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Prescription... Learn More
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