Chris Christie Discusses Drug Addiction for Presidential Campaign
With the state of rising drug addiction in the U.S. and especially the epidemic of prescription drug abuse, many candidates on the presidential campaign are weighing in on this important topic. Republican candidate, Chris Christie has been discussing the issue especially in terms of providing treatment for addicts rather than incarceration as a better way […]
6 Stages of Change for Addicts
At some point in every addict’s journey, they realize that in order to escape the negative consequences of their addiction they need to make major changes in their life. In fact, recovery is really a process of tremendous change that takes place over a long period of time. Addicts must change a lot of things […]
Punk Singer Jack Grisham is Making the 12-Steps Work For Him
The 12-step program of recovery from addiction dates back to the 1930s and is the most well-known method of achieving sobriety. It has attracted the attention and saved the lives, of countless people from every walk of life imaginable. People who couldn’t be more different from each other meet, united only in their desire to […]
Does Alcoholism Always Lead To Drug Addiction?
The term “gateway drug” gets tossed around a lot, but yet many of us are still unsure of what it really means. A gateway drug refers to a substance that introduces a person to drug use in general and sometimes addiction. This substance is normally something inexpensive and easy to acquire. This gateway drug use […]
Structuring Your Environment in Recovery
Recovering from an addiction can feel chaotic at first as you go through a roller coaster of emotions and learn how to handle life as a sober person. In order to gain control of your progress in early recovery and get a solid foundation for sobriety, it is important to learn how to structure your […]
Taking A Closer Look At Addiction And Alcoholism Denial
In order to make a change when it comes to using drugs or alcohol, it’s necessary for a person to admit they have a problem. When a person has destroyed their lives and the lives of those around them but continues to drink or use drugs, they are in denial. Denial means they are unable […]
Tips For Dealing With Family Dysfunction And Recovery During The Holidays
There’s nothing like getting back with your family during the holidays to stir up old resentments and issues that you thought you had overcome. Even those who have been in recovery for years have trouble when reuniting with a dysfunctional family during the holiday season. This is why it’s so important to have a strategy […]
Schizophrenic Hallucinations and the Brain
People who suffer from schizophrenia can sometimes experience hallucinations in different forms and degrees. Hallucinations and delusions are known as “positive” symptoms that seem completely real to one who suffers from them. These symptoms can be most prominent in the early stages of schizophrenia and are often provoked or aggravated by stressful situations such as […]
Drug Policy and the 2016 Election
In the United States, the 2016 Presidential election is generating a lot of attention on media. When first-party primaries to select a candidate occurs in February of 2016, it will be preceded by extensive debate centered around the future of our country. Positions on drug policy are one of these important issues being explored. Drug […]
How Meditation Can Help With Binge Eating Disorders
Most people have heard about how beneficial meditation can be when it comes to reducing stress, encouraging focus, and fostering a greater sense of well being. Meditation has helped people struggling with a variety of issues, including eating disorders. Experts have found that treatment for binge eating disorders can especially benefit from a regular meditation […]