Ten years ago, I didn’t want to live a better life. I didn’t want to grow as a person. I just wanted to not wake up in withdrawal from pills and to stop nodding out at work.
The street drug krokodil is an illegal preparation of the drug desomorphine, a semi-synthetic opioid derived from morphine.
CBD is popping up everywhere from coffee shops to doctor’s offices. But is it safe to use in recovery?
Drug tests are most commonly used to screen for opioids, amphetamines, cannabis, cocaine, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and alcohol—but can be expanded by special order to include a whole host of other substances.
Being newly sober, no one mentioned to me that other bad habits, behaviors, or addictions would rear their ugly faces during my recovery, so my bulimia took place of my drug and alcohol addiction.
October 28th is National Drug Take Back Day. Across the country, you can turn in unwanted prescription medication for safe, anonymous disposal. 90 Americans die each day from opioid overdose. Drug Take Back Day is the perfect time to ditch drugs, and take back your life. Here’s three steps:
When it comes to moderation vs. abstinence, how do you know which one is right for you? We compare personal experiences of success with both moderation and abstinence in addiction recovery.
It doesn't take getting wasted to enjoy the holiday. Here are some quick tips for an enjoyable Fourth of July at every stage of addiction recovery.
Don’t know what to expect at a drug or alcohol assessment? We’ll walk you through the basics.
Spotting drug use in general can sometimes be difficult — and it can be even more difficult when trying to identify the signs in a teenager. As a parent, there are some telltale signs of drug use you can watch for, while others may be harder to spot. Every child is different and as such, the way drug use affects them can differ.
Can you get sober alone, without 12-step or other support groups? What’s more, some people recover with no method at all—contrary to popular belief. A recent study examining the pathways of recovery shatters the myth that you need to maintain a program of recovery to stay sober.
'This Is Us' deals with many types of addiction: pain pill addiction, alcohol addiction, and food addiction. But how accurate is the show?
Instead of endlessly arguing with Narcotics Anonymous about medication-assisted treatment being clean, why don't we focus on building up a community of safe support groups for those on medication-assisted treatment?
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