Acceptance of A Loved One’s Drug Addiction

Acceptance of A Loved One’s Drug Addiction

by | Jul 2, 2015 | Addiction, Recovery

Coming to terms with a loved one’s addiction is a journey fraught with pain, anger, denial, sleepless nights, and, often, some magical thinking. We want to convince ourselves that our child, parent, or partner’s situation is different: they simply have a...
Severe Detox Symptoms

Severe Detox Symptoms

by | Jun 26, 2015 | Addiction, Detox | 2 comments

Detox, or detoxification, describes the process of abstaining from or eliminating toxic substances from the body. These substances often include alcohol, opiates (common opioids are heroin and prescription pain medications), and tranquilizers/ benzodiazepines (Xanax,...
Drug Addiction Consequences

Drug Addiction Consequences

by | Jun 12, 2015 | Addiction

It’s not that bad. People suffering from addiction tell themselves this over and over again. Don’t remember what happened last night? It’s not that bad. Getting high every day? It’s not that bad. Failed out of college and can’t keep a job? It’s not that bad. Family...
Progression of Addiction

Progression of Addiction

by | Jun 3, 2015 | Addiction

The Disease of Addiction is Cunning It’s unpredictable by nature, with no way of knowing whom it will affect and how severe it may become. There is no biological test for this disease. A doctor cannot simply draw some blood and report back to the patient, “I’m sorry...