Barriers to Recovery During the Holidays
Barriers to Recovery During the Holidays Addiction is a chronic, progressive condition that requires treatment to overcome. However, a large percentage of people who need treatment do not seek it. There are several reasons for this, but there seems to be even more of a reluctance to get help around the holidays. If you or […]
Is There a Cure for Addiction?
Is There a Cure for Addiction? Addiction is a chronic condition that leads to overdose and death. Addiction ruins lives, families and devastates communities. If you are suffering from addiction, it can be normal to ask yourself hard questions such as, “will I suffer from addiction forever? Is there a cure for addiction?” While there […]
Why is it So Hard to Get Help for My Addiction?
Reasons It Is Hard to Get Help for My Addiction Breaking free from the prison that addiction holds you in is very difficult. It can often be a long, bumpy road to recovery because long-lasting sobriety takes a lot of effort. It can make many people stop to wonder: Why is it so hard to […]
How to Treat an Addict: Respond as if the Addict is Your Beloved Mother
How to Treat an Addict: Respond as if the Addict is Your Beloved Mother One of the things that amazes me about owning a person with substance use disorderion treatment center is that every day, I am approached by people who say they want their loved one to recover, but ask how they can get […]
How OxyContin Was Allowed to Kill so Many
How OxyContin Was Allowed to Kill so Many In a well-written article in The Week, reprinted from the Pacific Standard, Mike Mariani outlines how OxyContin, which was allegedly known to be addictive by its manufacturers, was pawned off on the public as a safe and effective, and decidedly non-addictive, painkiller. Now, the State of Kentucky […]