Depression

20 Stars We Lost Too Soon Due to Addiction The most recent tragic drug-related celebrity death on everybody’s lips is that of Philip Seymour Hoffman. Unfortunately, Mr. Hoffman’s death is only the most recent to be added to a way-too-long list of stars we lost because of drugs. It’s... 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

10 Things You Don’t Realize Until You Get Sober First and foremost, you probably didn’t realize you were an addict until you got clean. Might sound weird but, for most of us, we didn’t realize we had a real problem until we decided to get clean and got some... Learn More

Drug Alcohol Treatment Centers Drug alcohol treatment centers are medical and residential facilities that offer programs which specialize in helping you get off drugs and alcohol. A medical staff monitors you and administers medicine to alleviate your withdrawal symptoms so that your detox and... Learn More

Question: Should I get a pet in Recovery? [caption id="attachment_7920" align="aligncenter" width="290"] via icanhasGIF.com[/caption] There are many beneficial reasons to be a pet owner. But, with owning pets becomes a lot of responsibility – financially and otherwise. Be sure you are able to provide for your pet, this... Learn More

How 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 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

7 Most Common Relapse Excuses…and How to Avoid Them Relapse Defined A relapse can be defined as to fall or slide back into a former state. When someone who abused alcohol or other drugs relapses, it means that they have returned to using their DOC (drug of choice) after... Learn More

Opinion: Is it OK to take antidepressants in sobriety? Within the culture of the 12 Step program, you will hear this often said: No mood or mind-altering drug. I can see how some might say antidepressants qualify as mood-altering; confusing these mood-stabilizing drugs as somehow mood-altering. But that is... Learn More

Addiction News: May 27th, 2013 AP Exclusive: Former radical Olson’s new cause is fairness in cocaine sentencing [ Washington Post] Billy Joel Depression: Singer Says He 'Used Booze As Medication' Following 9/11 Attacks [Huffington Post] Marijuana, blood sugar control linked, study says [ First Coast... Learn More

Addiction News: May 20th, 2013 Understanding heroin and its hold [CBS News] Clock genes linked to depression [The Scientist] Methanol in alcohol bottle kills British backpacker [The New Zealand Herald] ADHD Drug Shows Promise for Binge Eating [Med Page Today] If you or your loved... Learn More

Overthinking and Depression Overthinking things could ruin you. Overthinking is a destructive habit that really has no positive benefits at all. Overthinking does not solve problems and overthinking may cause depression. The good news is that all that overthinking can be resolved if... Learn More

20 Stars We Lost Too Soon Due to Addiction

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