Heroin Crisis Act Passes In Illinois, Makes Its Way To Senate
A forum for spreading awareness. Politicians in Illinois have been talking about the heroin addiction crisis happening all over the midwest and in their home state. In response to the growing concern over what is now being considered a national health crisis, a number of Illinois politicians, activists, and families who have lost loved ones […]
5 Tips for Dealing with Addiction Triggers
When you have been addicted to something for years, your life begins to revolve around that substance and the act of consuming it. As you become sober you will have to learn to deal with triggers all around you and constant reminders of your former addiction. Triggers can come in the form of people, places, […]
Michael Botticelli, a Drug Czar Who Experienced Addiction and Recovery Firsthand
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) is part of the Presidential office, working holistically to combat illicit drug use in the United States. These efforts extend to law enforcement, eliminating overseas drug smuggling, expanding options for addiction treatment, and educating people to avoid substance abuse. Since 1982, the Director of the […]
Maintaining a Sense of Hope in the Midst of Hard Times
It’s no secret that recovery from addiction isn’t easy. It requires a complete reset of your life, and takes a great deal of personal strength. In the struggle to get and maintain sobriety, hope is one of your strongest weapons. A strong belief that a better life is possible and that you have the strength […]
Dealing with the Alcoholic in Your Family
The person most affected by addiction is the addict himself or herself, but alcohol addiction also harms the loved ones around him or her. If you have an alcohol addict in your family, you have probably witnessed many painful moments of unpredictable behavior, dishonesty, and pain as both drunkenness and the craving for it takes […]
Drug Addiction and Genetics- The Role of Family History
It can be difficult to predict when a person will end up with severe drug addiction because so many different factors come into play. Environment and culture can play a major role as well as existing predispositions to addiction. Being predisposed to drug addiction can come in many forms but one of the most significant […]
Gender Differences in Alcohol Addiction
The effects of alcohol addiction can be generalized in certain aspects but when it comes to each individual, everyone reacts to substance abuse uniquely in terms of their body and mind. Gender differences can be especially important when it comes to an alcohol problem. Women and men experience alcohol abuse in their own personal ways […]
The Risks of Using Powdered Alcohol
Companies are now offering a new way for people to drink that is more portable and easier to conceal but may pose certain dangers and risks that the public may not be aware of. Powdered alcohol or Palcohol can now be legally sold in the U.S. after being approved by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax […]
A Father’s Obituary For His Daughter Delivers A Powerful Message About Addiction
Tom Parks of Saco, Maine was devastated when his daughter, 24 year old Molly Parks was found dead of a heroin overdose in April. Instead of writing the usual formal-sounding obituary, Parks decided he was going to be open about everything in his daughter’s life, including her struggle with addiction. The day after Molly’s body […]
Managing Depression When You’re In Recovery
Experiencing depression in recovery, especially during the early stages, is very common. For many who are new to recovery, the symptoms of depression they experience are part of a grieving process for not being able to drink anymore. For someone with co-occurring depression or other disorders, these symptoms may be especially intense. Often, all the […]