Secrets. What should we do about the secrets we keep? Many people who have loved ones that are struggling with drug and alcohol use consider addiction a secret to be kept. To some, the topic is even taboo. What does Read More
Often times, loved ones of an addict do not know where to turn when the addict refuses to see there is a problem with their drug use. This can be a trying time for loved ones because it truly feels Read More
Drug and alcohol addiction has risen in this country to be a very serious problem in this country. This has been truly an ongoing issue, one of which that shows no sign of dropping back or relaxing or getting resolved Read More
Paul’s Story I was born in 1968 in a small town. By the age of 7 I began to notice drug use in my family and actually began using alcohol and marijuana. When I turned 17 I was using Read More
The current culture is in serious trouble. One of the biggest problems in the world today is drug and alcohol abuse and the downward spiral it creates. There are a few facts that you may not know. According to the Read More
One prevailing view of addiction holds that alcohol and other drugs alter the way dopamine works in the brain. These substances increase the brain’s production of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with feelings of pleasure and reward. But at the same Read More
In recovery meetings, you’ll encounter a cross-section of humanity with seemingly nothing in common except their addictions. There are, however, a number of stereotypes that exist in the 12-step world, and they exist largely because they are true. Do You Read More
I’ve had 31 years to love my son, imperfectly. He is an addict, and I have done everything from tough love to soft touches to screaming expletives to get him to wake up and face his addiction. I am trying Read More
My son has been in rehab twice and detox three times. He chooses his friends based on who can bring him “shit” because that’s all he wants from life. He has lost custody of his son, been in jail twice Read More
There are various types of alcohol in the market for human consumption and it is one easy and legal way to get you to get away from your problems or stress. Normally its starts from beer which contains just 4% Read More
