While the use of opiates can be an effective means of pain relief, users should beware. Opiates are highly addictive, and recovery from opiate addiction…
Drug addicts present a challenge to emergency rooms and treatment centers throughout the nation, as withdrawal symptoms can range from mere discomfort to a medical…
Families facing the problem of addiction in a loved one want to do everything possible to help. The desire comes from a place of caring…
When an individual suffers from an addiction, family members, friends and employers suffer, too. An addict’s denial and defense mechanisms often go something like this:…
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Josh Hamilton’s alcohol and cocaine addictions got the best of him last month when he suffered his third relapse as a major leaguer. His other…
Patience does not come easily to most people, especially those inclined to abuse alcohol and drugs. Studies have shown that a common trait of the…
Having sound nutrition in recovery is one of the best ways to restore a mind and body that have been ravaged by addiction. In fact,…
Anyone who has lived with or worked with an alcoholic or drug addict knows the wounds that harsh, abusive words can create. When under the…
You’ll need detox medication in a few cases, one of which is to help you wean off your drug dependency. The other reasons most frequently…
Though it’s supposed to be a time of good cheer, many of us find ourselves with more worry, fatigue and emptiness during the holidays than…