Adderall and the Risk of Abuse Adderall abuse is a growing problem among teens and young adults. It is a commonly abused prescription medication that is prescribed to teens and adults to treat Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It is also used to treat the sleep
The Dangers of Teenage Drug Abuse Teenage drug abuse has never posed a greater danger than it does today. The fentanyl epidemic is perilous. Teens may think they are safe from the dangers of fentanyl if they stay away from opiates or pills. Unfortunately, that’s
Are You Seeking Treatment for Your Addiction? It’s Time to Ask for Help. If you’re seeking treatment for addiction, asking for help may seem overwhelming. As addicts, we are used to hiding our drug and alcohol use from friends, family, and coworkers. But many of
It’s Tempting to Date in Early Recovery Here’s why we should wait Getting clean and sober is difficult, especially in the beginning. When we stop using substances to change how we feel, it can be very tempting to want to date in early recovery. After
Step One – Admitting Powerlessness Over Our Addiction What is powerlessness in addiction? Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous both discuss powerlessness over addiction in Step One. Let’s discuss what that means. As a reminder, Step One from Narcotics Anonymous states: We admitted we were powerless
Understanding the Cycle of Addiction Addiction doesn’t happen overnight. It happens slowly and in stages. Understanding the cycle is crucial. to helping us learn how to break the cycle of addiction. There are six stages that comprise the cycle of addiction. They are: Initial use
Enjoying a Sober Thanksgiving Tips to help you succeed Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to get together with friends and family. It can also be a challenging time to stay sober. Here are some tips to help you enjoy a sober Thanksgiving. Plan What to Say
You’ve Made the Decision to Get Help The journey to recovery begins now Suppose you are new to residential recovery for addiction treatment. In that case, you may wonder what you need to do to succeed in rehab. First, congratulations on making the decision to
The DEA is Issuing Warnings Before Halloween Related to “Rainbow” Fentanyl Parents need to warn their kids about treats that may not be candy! It’s nearly Halloween and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is warning parents and young adults about the dangers of candy-colored “rainbow
Getting Clean Now Will Change Your Life Here are five reasons why! Are you an addict considering getting clean? The thought of life without drugs can be overwhelming and scary, but there are so many reasons to get clean today! Here are five reasons why
