Yesterday, day 3, was tough for me. I had trouble focusing and kept feeling anxiety welling up in me. A couple of times I felt like I was about to have a panic attack - tightness in the chest,...45 year old alcholic.Fell into the booze again. Want sobriety badly. Starts today. Feel like hell. Tired off it. New job on Monday want to be feeling good and confident. Detox is difficult:gaahHello, Today is my third day of being sober. I am a twenty-three year old female. I come from a long line of alcoholics. I have been a daily drinker (6-14 beers a day) for about 7 years now. Last...
No, you can’t get addicted to gabapentin. You can, however, experience withdrawal symptoms after taking it for extended periods of time. We explore the use of gabapentin and how to deal with a physical dependency on the drug here.
Hi Gang - Looking for some guidence again. Things just go from bad to worse, as we all know. Went to the doc with AB yesterday, he was diagnosed with Hep C in November. And still drinking...... ...
Hello everyone, First post here please be gental. I am a 28 years old man, Ive been out of work but not out of money for almost a year now and my drinking habbits have gottern more frequent and...
continues from here: http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/newcomers-daily-support-threads/242969-dont-quit-part-31-a-20.html :c011: Dwoah...bad girl.......stress took me over and i drank ended up in a bar and the bartender gave me crack...its 510am.how long will this last.is there anything I can do to ease the high? Yeah I know I...
*February 8 in The Little Blue Book ONE DAY at a TIME in AL-ANON*: When we first come into Al-Anon, we are astonished at the number of cheerful, smiling people we see in the group. We think it...For the past year I've been drinking 10-18 beers or so a day. It's not fun anymore. It's to the point where it's boring. I started drinking for anxiety, but long term use has just made my anxiety...I am feeling a bit sad today. I had arranged a little party for Friday. I was going to have a few friends over and listen to some music. The thing is, I arranged a similar "do" last year and it ended...
So a week ago I got into a car accident, another car crossed the center line on a curve on the highway and smacked into mine (I've been on the other side of a drunk driving accident now). I got in a...
Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), also known internationally as tulsi, is highly prized in the natural healing community both for its heady scent and for its healing properties. In the Hindu religion, holy basil is a sacred plant which is used during meditation and is considered a staple in every home garden. Among herbalists, holy basil [...]
Oregano, a common ingredient in Italian and Mexican cuisine, comes from the leaves of an herb native to the Mediterranean (not to be confused with Mexican oregano, native to the Americas), is one of the most concentrated antioxidant sources ever studied. According to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, its antioxidant activity is between [...]
A new study published in the journal Respirology reveals that a high level of soft drink consumption is associated with asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Led by Zumin Shi, MD, PhD, of the University of Adelaide, researchers conducted computer assisted telephone interviewing among 16,907 participants aged 16 years and older in South Australia [...]
Seizures eliminated in 48 percent of patients and QOL improved in 80 percent of patients according to 26-year follow-up While epilepsy surgery is a safe and effective intervention for seizure control, medical therapy remains the more prominent treatment option for those with epilepsy. However, a new 26-year study reveals that following epilepsy surgery, nearly half [...]
Chewing gum after you have colon surgery can help you recover faster. A study at St. Mary’s Hospital in London found that after an operation on the GI tract, patients who chewed gum at least three times a day recovered intestinal function faster than non-chewers. In this study, researchers examined people who had had all [...]
Medical research has uncovered a danger to your health that can increase blood pressure, boost the chance of a heart attack or stroke, cause tumors, result in insomnia, impair work performance, raise your stress level and lead to hearing loss. The menace: The volume control on your iPod or MP3 player as well as the [...]
Yes, you can die from taking Xanax, especially if it’s taken with other drugs or alcohol. Read more about this commonly abused drug here.
Licorice, or Glycyrrhiza glabra, is a legume and member of the Fabaceae, or pea family. It has been used for over 3,000 years to treat a variety of ailments. Currently, medical studies support the use of licorice for the treatment of inflamed intestinal tissues, but it does much more than just that. Not only is [...]
Do you want to look younger for longer? Do you want to fight the effects of aging? Have you tried a boatload of anti-aging creams and anti-aging solutions to no effect? A new study suggests that pine bark might be worth a shot. Over time, skin shows its age because of the gradual breakdown of [...]
“Gymnema sylvestre” is an herb that has been used in India for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is less well known in North America, though, over the past few years, studies have been conducted to measure the effectiveness of gymnema. Take, for instance, a clinical trial that took place at King’s College London. [...]
Older adults who had the highest blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids, most commonly found in fish, were 30 percent less likely to later develop an irregular heartbeat than peers with the lowest blood levels of omega-3s, according to a US study. Up to nine percent of US residents will develop atrial fibrillation by the [...]
Injectable progesterone contraceptives may be associated with poor periodontal health, according to research in the Journal of Periodontology. The study found that women who are currently taking depotmedroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) injectable contraceptive, or have taken DMPA in the past, are more likely to have indicators of poor periodontal health, including gingivitis and periodontitis, than women [...]
Cocaine is a very strong drug, a stimulant that affects the central nervous system whether it is smoked, injected, or snorted. Though women have a 3 percent to 5 percent chance of giving birth to a child with a birth defect in any given pregnancy, according to the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists, that chance [...]
How can you stop drinking? Compare the benefits with the costs. Learn how to apply this simple method to your drinking life here.
Parents who are concerned about keeping their child off drugs have a big challenge ahead of them. With all the new names and types of drugs, parents may find all the information overwhelming, but with a little help, parents can eventually navigate through the details they need to know. Denying a Problem Ignorance is bliss, [...]Yes, it’s possible to become addicted to huffing. More on the health impacts of huffing, types of inhalant abuse, and signs of huffing addiction here.
Tramadol won’t show up on a standard drug test. But Tramadol does show up on drug testing for prescription medications. More on the types of drug tests that might be used to detect tramadol here.
Calmly meditating produces exciting, beneficial effects on your body. It can protect your DNA against cancer-promoting genetic developments and free you from everyday stresses and distractions. That’s why meditation is one of the most powerful, but often neglected, tools for maintaining optimal health. Physical Vitality Most of us don’t think of meditation as being important [...]
Team apply new procedure to rapidly induce nerve regeneration in mammals American scientists believe a new procedure to repair severed nerves could result in patients recovering in days or weeks, rather than months or years. The team used a cellular mechanism similar to that used by many invertebrates to repair damage to nerve axons. Their [...]
Sunshine may help to prevent allergies and eczema Increased exposure to sunlight may reduce the risk of both food allergies and eczema in children, according to a new scientific study published this week. Researchers from the European Centre for Environment & Human Health, along with several Australian institutions, have found that children living in areas [...]
Sometimes one of the compounds in bile — usually cholesterol — becomes so saturated that it forms a solid. This is called a gallstone. It is estimated that as many as one in 10 people have gallstones, though they might not know it. Gallstones may not necessarily cause you any problems, but sometimes when one [...]
An experimental device for removing blood clots in stroke patients dramatically outperformed the standard mechanical treatment, according to research presented by UCLA Stroke Center director Dr. Jeffrey L. Saver at the American Stroke Association’s 2012 international conference in New Orleans on Feb. 3. The SOLITAIRE Flow Restoration Device is among an entirely new generation of [...]
Doctors have struggled with diagnosing depression for years now, relying on patients’ reported symptoms and health journals’ definition of the condition. New research is working to develop a blood test that would accurately diagnose depression. Defining Depression Depression can be hard to diagnose. Physicians traditionally use a reference book such as Diagnostic and Statistical Manual [...]Dangers of Tramadol include serious side effects, drug interactions, overdose or addiction (especially when not taken as prescribed). Plus, you can die or experience serious side effects of Tramadol if you are diagnosed with certain medical conditions, which we explore in more detail here.
Can you treat alcoholism, drug addiction or behavioral addictions from home? Yes. How to access a free self-help program from home here.
Maybe you just found out or confirmed your son is on drugs. What should you do? Down-to-earth advice from someone who's been there. More here.
Prescription drug abuse continues to be a problem among the youth of our country. Teens are using the drugs for a variety of reasons, but they fail to see the seriousness of the problem. Adolescents abuse prescription drugs more than just about any other substance. “For adolescents, prescription drugs are second only to marijuana as [...]Yes. You can get addicted to Fioricet. In fact, Fioricet is a habit-forming drug. Learn how you can avoid Fioricet addiction here.
Researchers have been studying the effects of exercise on the human body and mind for years now, and they still conclude that exercise has great benefits to people of all ages and backgrounds. Health Benefits to Exercising We know there are health benefits to exercising. Working out will help with things like obesity, high blood [...]
You can stop gambling on your own. How can you use self-help therapy to address compulsive gambling or problem gambling? Intro to the SMART Recovery formula here. 
We know that parents have great influence over their teen when it comes to experimenting with drugs or alcohol. New research suggests that teenage brains can actually form differently, based on the drinking behavior of their parents. This helps to explain a little more about why some adolescents are at greater risk for alcohol abuse. [...]
We want to thank Dr. James DiReda for offering another excellent guest post for us! Dr. DiReda has over twenty years experience working with individuals, families, and organizations to address alcohol, drug, and mental health issues. He holds a dual Ph.D. in Sociology and Social Work from Boston University. He is currently Director of Counseling [...]
Etta James, the legendary singer, passed away this month, leaving behind a library of incredible music and a success story to inspire any woman in recovery. The 73-year-old singer infamously struggled with dependence upon multiple drugs during her career but ultimately overcame addiction. Unlike most who live through what she experienced with drugs, James did [...]
SAMHSA has released a new report on mental health statistics for our country. They found that in the past year, 45.9 million Americans above the age of 18 years, or 20% of American adults, experienced mental illness. (1) Seriousness of Mental Illness SAMHSA administrators acknowledge the seriousness of mental health disorders. Administrator Pamela S. Hyde [...] Check out this video where Our CEO Jim Bevell has a great conversation about Music, Recovery the Treatment Industry and more. Also come to the next concert event sponsored by Treatment Solutions Network and Rockers in Recovery. Mark Lundholm will be making everyone laugh, along with great music and great food! Learn more and [...]
Darryl Graves’ was a cocaine dealer in Lynchburg, Virginia, and a convicted felon, so when he decided to fire a weapon in his home, he ended up with multiple firearms charges as a result, including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, discharging a weapon in an occupied building, and attempted malicious wounding. The [...]
Methamphetamine is one of those drugs that is truly addicting and it truly changes its user’s appearance and brain function. Many people who experiment with this drug just once or twice end up hopelessly addicted, ruining their lives and sometimes the lives of others as well. Horrible Attacks Story after story has come out in [...]
Some areas of the country are experiencing freezing temperatures for the first time this season. What has been mild weather for many has turned into sub-zero temperatures this week, and it has left many people trying to find ways to stay warm, including taking some risks with alcohol. Alcohol Makes Us Feel Warm Drinking alcohol [...]
Mindy McCready lost custody of her five-year-old son to her mother due to issues with illicit substance abuse, according to CNN. However, she made headlines recently when she took her small son from her mother’s Florida home and fled, refusing to return him for days and asking that he be returned to her custody because [...]
Opiate addiction – or dependence upon drugs like heroin and prescription painkillers oxycodone and hydrocodone – has been a growing problem in Russia for years. Despite the government’s interest in correcting the problem and providing prevention and treatment to those who need it, they are adamantly against the use of evidence-based treatment protocols like methadone [...]