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
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
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
6 Tips to Stay Sober During the Holidays
We all know that holidays are a stressful time. Most of us struggle with family issues, trying to manage finances, which house do we go to first, who’s cooking, cleaning, and traveling. It’s a lot to think about and worry about. As addicted people there is a general difficulty coping with emotions. It is at the core of why we … Read More
Outpatient Rehab Inpatient Rehab
One of the most common questions I get is “Are there any alcohol rehabs or drug rehabs near me?” The answer is yes. First, let’s talk about the terminology and the different options available to you so you are more clear on what exactly you need. Outpatient Treatment Outpatient drug rehab or alcohol rehab is a regimented program where you … Read More
Exercise as Treatment for Depression, Anxiety, and Addiction
Exercise as a treatment method for depression, anxiety, and addiction makes sense. We hear it everyday… exercise more… you’ll feel better… you’ll live longer… But I’m not sure many people know that exercise is a proven solution for many of our daily woes. Research has proven time and time again that exercise is more successful than any anti-depressant or anti-anxiety … Read More
Alcohol Withdrawal
This is a topic that deserves a lot of attention and that elicits the most surprise from people. Drinking is so socially acceptable and hangovers are the epicenter of jokes, movies, and, unfortunately, every day life. A hangover is the effects of your body withdrawing from alcohol. And that is not something to take lightly. Withdrawal from alcohol starts somewhere … Read More
AA Meetings Kansas City
This is a popular topic in my daily life, personal and professional. We get a lot of people in our sober living home who come from out of state and we are always talking about meetings and where to go. The first thing I want to say about meetings is, they are all different. If you go to one meeting … Read More