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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 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 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 MoreMaintaining Your Sobriety Through the Holidays
The Holiday season, you know that sometimes dicey span of time that begins with Thanksgiving (and for some as early as Halloween) then encompasses Christmas and finally grinds to a halt right around New Year's Day, yeah that…that can be... Learn More7 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 MoreMy Definition of Recovery
One aspect of my job is that I get to run a Detox group once every week. And I often talk about this very topic: recovery and what it means to me. I always make sure to make clear a... Learn MoreOpinion: 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 MoreScott Stapp: Addiction, Recovery, and New Album
Scott Stapp’s last drink was in 2011. “I'm an alcoholic and an addict in recovery. I'm very allergic to alcohol. Every time I drink it I break out in handcuffs and end up on the six o'clock news. I'm proud... Learn MoreAffordable Drug Rehab in Florida
Florida, and specifically south Florida is the place to go when looking for drug treatment and rehab programs, known as the Rehab Capital, south Florida has probably the most treatment facilities and programs per capita than any other area. And... Learn MoreDoes BCBS of Maryland Cover Drug Rehab?
Why BCBS of Maryland Covers Drug Rehab The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maryland Insurance Company recognizes that the goal of treatment at a BCBS of Maryland drug rehab center is the same as for other any other kind of... Learn MoreSugar Addiction in Sobriety
Even before I got clean and was exposed to “the rooms” and the culture within, I remember hearing and repeating jokes about the coffee and the sugar. The sweet, sweet mountains of refined sugar that recovering alcoholics seemed to live... 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 More
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