6 Tips for Staying Sober During the Holidays

6 Tips for Staying Sober During the Holidays

Staying sober during the holidays can be a little tricky for those who new to recovery. The holidays are a time of hustle and bustle, shopping, parties, gifting, and family time. The holidays can be wonderfully fun sometimes, but they can also cause some serious...
The Dangers of Blackout Drinking

The Dangers of Blackout Drinking

There are more consequences of blackout drinking than waking up and feeling embarrassed. An article by Dr. Aaron White (2004) describes alcohol-induced memory impairments as the inability to form new memories while the brain is intoxicated. This results in the...
Do I Need Alcohol Detox?

Do I Need Alcohol Detox?

Perhaps you have decided, either on your own or with an intervention professional, that you have a problem with alcohol and you are ready to do something about it. The first question you may have is, “Do I need alcohol detox?” There are several things to...
Methadone Withdrawal Timeline

Methadone Withdrawal Timeline

Methadone is a synthetic analgesic drug similar to morphine in its effects but longer acting; it is most widely used as a substitute drug in the treatment of heroin and opioid addiction. Being a full opioid-agonist, methadone creates almost as brutal a withdrawal as...