Addiction Recovery Blog

Racing to get to the office on time, you didn’t see it. The car ahead of you. Between the sunrise making it difficult to see and email notifications on your phone distracting you, you saw it too late. When you realize what’s about to happen, you take a shocked, frightened breath. Then you slam into the car in front of you. You escape with a minor concussion, a broken ankle, and a prescription for Oxycodone

Driving in severe weather is a nerve-wracking experience. Your tires could slip on the road at any second. Your windshield wipers are working furiously to provide visibility, but to no avail. It’s difficult to see the path ahead and the maneuvers that would be safe under normal conditions can become incredibly dangerous. Your mind, senses and reflexes all must operate at a high level to help you navigate the treacherous road and make it home

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than half of the US population drinks alcohol. Not everyone who drinks has a problem, but drinking to self-medicate for depression or anxiety can quickly lead to trouble. When addiction takes hold, it warps the body and mind and could lead to irrational choices and self-destructive behavior that affect those close to them. As family members and friends helplessly watch their loved ones spiral out

Music is a powerful tool. It has been used for thousands of years as a means of expression that can transcend language, cultural and social barriers. It can transport you to the past with powerful nostalgic connections and help you identify and experience strong emotions. Music therapy aims to harness these powers and allows you to invest your mind, body and spirit into the recovery process. Benefits of Music Therapy Where addiction isolates you from

“Cocaine’s a hell of a drug,” is one of the most quoted comedy sketch lines of all time. It’s used as a punchline to explain musical artist Rick James’ dangerous and erratic behavior in a series of scenes reenacted by talented comedians. The presentation of the material and the distance between the audience and the situation makes for humorous television, but the reality of being around someone struggling with cocaine addiction is anything but a