In the journey of recovery from addiction, sober living is crucial. It provides individuals with a supportive environment to transition back into society while maintaining abstinence from alcohol. Beyond sobriety, sober living also focuses on building essential life skills that promote personal growth and development. These life skills are crucial for individuals to thrive in their recovery journey and lead … Read More
Am I Alcoholic?
Alcohol consumption is a common social activity that many people engage in. While moderate drinking is generally considered acceptable, excessive alcohol consumption can have detrimental effects on physical and mental health. It is important to assess your relationship with alcohol and determine whether you may be at risk of having an alcohol use disorder. Today, we will explore the signs … Read More
The Difference Between High Bottom & High Functioning
In my day, we went out and bought all the self-help books and vowed to get our lives together. Self-promising to try harder than ever before, start a life makeover plan, eat better, workout, start journaling every day and you have a whole new commitment to life. For about a week. Now, people do the same thing, but you hit … Read More
Mixed Messages
You wonder why you can’t accomplish something, or why it always feels like one step forward two steps back, and it may be because you’re sending yourself mixed messages. I know it’s kind of a weird word in. It’s not one that you hear all the time so let me start by giving you a definition of dissonance: Lack of … Read More
My Life Became Unmanageable
There was a TON of unmanageability in my life. Not only in my drinking life, but well into my sobriety. The substance was merely a symptom. When we put down the drink and the drugs, it doesn’t mean all our problems are solved. You have to keep in mind that the substance was merely a symptom. There is underlying insecurity, … Read More
Addiction Help Kansas City
Addiction affects every area of your life, and help is available. One of the greatest hurdles for many people looking for addiction help is deciding what kind of help you need. What services do you need, what kind of professional, and what kind of facility? Let’s start at the beginning- Addiction Services Types of services Intervention Medical Detox/Social Detox Outpatient/Intensive … Read More
Treating Opiate Addiction with Suboxone
This is a great article I came across that explains opiates and suboxone. There are different opinions regarding medication-assisted treatment, meaning the use of a medication to make withdrawal more comfortable and hoping to strengthen the opportunity to stay clean and sober. Addiction professionals across the country are in an ongoing conversation about the opioid crisis and exploring every possible … Read More
Drug Bless America
Drug addiction in America is frightening. Each year our problem increases, the death toll increases, drug-related incarceration increases, and addiction continues to plague our children. The War on Drugs hasn’t worked, Just Say No didn’t work, but what will? via Rehabs.com
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome – PAWS
Alcohol and drug withdrawal: Acute and Post-Acute. The acute symptoms are what you feel immediately after you stop drinking and/or using drugs, commonly referred to as detox or withdrawal. This is considered to be the first two weeks after someone stops drinking or using drugs. What most people are not aware of, is what comes next. Post Acute Withdrawal symptoms … Read More
Addiction: When Should You Get Help?
It’s a new year, and oftentimes we find ourselves contemplating change when the new year begins. New year, new you. Many people who struggle with addiction think about quitting regularly. Most of us know when we have a real problem, and we know the only solution is to stop. Unfortunately, knowing all of that does not make us jump into … Read More
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