My Son Has a Drug Problem
I can still see my mother’s face when I came clean with the truth about my penchant for long-sleeved shirts in the summer. My family
Step 1 in AA – Why You Aren’t Powerless
The concept of powerlessness is always a hot button topic amongst those sober (and not sober). I’ve heard heated post meeting debates on this topic.
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndome (PAWS)
PAWS may be a condition with a cute acronym, but its symptoms are really ugly. Let’s set the scene. You’re a month or two into
Reddit Helps People Get Sober and Stay Sober
First, if you haven’t been to Reddit yet, go now. Take a few minutes to comb through the internet’s treasures (and trash), all compiled in a one-stop
The 7th Step of the 12 Step Process of Recovery: What is Humility?
The seventh step of Alcoholics Anonymous urges us to embrace pursuit of humility as a fundamental aspect of staying sober. Humility is equally vital on the path
How To Choose a Good Drug Rehab
This is the question I hear most from families looking for an alcohol and drug rehab center for their loved one: How do I know alcohol
Pink Cloud Syndrome in Sobriety: Good or Bad?
I remember sitting in a 12 step meeting not long ago and hearing a newcomer, filled with the dubious elation of early sobriety, exclaim he
Opiate Addiction Detox: A Comprehensive Journalized Experience
Sweat poured off my body and I lay curled in bed, shaking uncontrollably. Physically, I looked like I’d just come back from a long-term stay
Opiate Detox – What Are My Options?
Here’s the thing about opiates… most people can’t stop taking the drug because of withdrawal symptoms. Imagine this scenario. You come down with a really
5 Tips for Family and Friends of an Opiate Addict
After working with families and close friends of opiate addicts in the most difficult stage of addiction (4th stage), I’ve noticed one primary characteristic present:
5 Crazy Excuses Drug Rehab Prospects Give For Not Going To Rehab
Let’s face it. People at the end of a long run of alcohol and drug abuse are bonkers. And I’m not talking maybe-I-should-see-a-therapist crazy. I’m
ADHD and Addiction – What is the Risk?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, commonly referred to as ADHD, is a condition affecting millions of Americans, with thousands more people receiving the diagnosis every year. Both
