How Sober Living Can Help You Stay Clean and Sober

How Sober Living Can Support Your Journey to Sobriety Starting on a journey to recovery from addiction can be both challenging and rewarding.It requires commitment, determination, and a supportive environment. While the initial stages of recovery often involve alcohol withdrawal, detox, and treatment, maintaining sobriety in the long run is equally crucial. This is where sober living comes into play. … Read More

This is WHY We Do Family-Style Dinner in Sober Living

Sober Living Family Dinner

When I started Kansas City Recovery men’s sober living, I knew how I wanted it to function and how I wanted it to feel. But I wasn’t exactly sure how I would make that happen. You probably don’t hear this often, but my early sobriety was a blast! I connected with a group of people and we formed our own … Read More

Cannabis Withdrawal ‘Highly Disabling’

Marijuana Withdrawal Disabling

Authorities are legalizing cannabis, particularly for medicinal use, in an increasing number of states. Many people stand by its alleged benefits, but new research warns that frequent use may lead to the “disabling” symptoms of cannabis withdrawal syndrome. A recent study — led by the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Columbia University Irving Medical Center, both in … 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

Kansas City Recovery What is 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

Health Benefits of Giving Up Alcohol

The internet has brought a whole new level of issues by providing in-your-face proof of your binge drinking excursion gone bad. Many people report dealing with social shaming after a night of over indulging, and the newest trend is taking control of our lives and our choices. Have you thought about giving up alcohol? I hope you enjoy this article … Read More

Addiction Unlimited Podcast

Earlier this month, I launched a podcast. It is something I have been thinking about for over a year but hadn’t made the time to learn how to do it. Any of you that know me personally know I don’t have a problem talking, but I didn’t know anything else about podcasting, what equipment to use, how to edit them, … Read More

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

Angela Pugh of Kansas City Recovery

    Thank you to The Real KC for publishing a piece of my story and sharing a victory in the world of addiction. My Moment There is always that one moment that changes everything. Some call it a light bulb moment, some a moment of truth, or a moment of clarity. Whatever you want to call it, it is … 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