The word “addict” often conjures images of poor hygiene, syringes, and broken homes. In reality, the addiction issue is far more complex. As a compulsive tendency and obsession to engage in behaviors or ingest substances, the defining lines between good and bad; black and white begin to fade. Everyone has that friend who is “addicted”…
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Relief from pain can never come quickly enough. Having a backup plan in place can help alleviate discomfort when traditional pain relievers are not an option, especially for those struggling to overcome a dependency to prescription medication, drugs, or alcohol. Learn how to utilize proper breathing exercises, meditation and other pill-free alternatives to achieve the…
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Throughout Mad Men’s extended run, our favorite antihero – Don Draper – has become an utter disappointment. What began as collective hero worship has ultimately devolved into pity, discontent, and, for many of us, a great deal of self-reflection. Much of the disquiet surrounding Mr. Don Draper and his downward spiral comes from watching a…
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Summer is here, and for many the season brings time away from school, work, and volunteer commitments. The warm weather and holidays go hand-in-hand with relaxing vacations, carefree outings and poolside BBQs. However, for those in recovery from drug or alcohol abuse, each tradition can be a relapse in disguise. In this entry we will…
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Teenage prescription drug abuse has continued to escalate over the past decade. Conducted by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, The 2005 Partnership Attitude Tracking Study revealed “nearly one in five (4.5 million) admits to abusing medications not prescribed to him or her.” In order to combat the issue, parents must educate themselves as to…
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