Addiction Recovery Blog

Thousands of creative and imaginative minds helped our country grow and prosper.  Wouldn’t it be wonderful if those brilliant minds could also come up with a solution for substance abuse and addiction?  If so, what kind of changes would occur in society without drug-related crime, deaths, and the resulting financial burdens?  It may seem like a utopian dream that can’t come true, but let’s try to imagine what life in a drug-free society would be

Substance abuse or addiction can seem like an endless cycle.  It’s a process with no clear beginning or end.  Even if the individual wants to stop their drug use, they don’t know where to begin, so the cycle continues.  In far too many cases, overdose or death occurs before the person gets a chance to make a change.  So, what happens during the endless cycle of addiction that makes it hard to break? Understanding the

Methamphetamine was developed from its parent drug, amphetamine, in the 20th century. Its initial use was to relieve nasal congestions and bronchitis. It may also be used as a treatment option for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methamphetamine is also classified as a highly addictive drug. It is now acquired illegally as a stimulant and has adverse effects on the nervous system.  A continuous intake of methamphetamine causes addiction. According to studies, there is an

  Each of us is an individual, and more than this, we exist within communities, and we can affect the world around us. What this means is that I do not exist by myself in isolation. Rather, I am at the center of various relationships with others: friends, family, coworkers, and so on. Through my words and actions, I can effect change, for better or worse. My impact on the rest of the world around

Addiction is often conceived of as a problem that an individual has. To an extent, this is true. However, in many cases, the problem of addiction is much larger and more complicated than this. No person exists in a vacuum; everyone has friends, family, and loved ones impacted by their choices. This is true, even when someone is at odds or separated from their family. In many cases, substance abuse issues can cause great rifts