When we are sober, it is a precious time. If I started drinking again I don't know how long it would be until I was able to quit again. It could be years. These times that we are sober are like the...
Ineed to truly incorporate myself into this community. I think it is the only support system I have right now. My problem is I continue to fool myself into taking the 1st drink. The week before I...This is the hardest thing I have ever been through. Drinking who would of thought. I dream of the day I can go in a bar and drink with my "friends" this is sad. I have out my wife through hell. I...Hello there im Matix a 23 year old male, and I found myself here because I feel I have a problem with drinking. In 2008 I had a major panic attack while on a trip. I was a healthy 19 year old in the...
Well, things are going in one direction. Straight down. As of Saturday, Whiskey (that mother-effer), is back in the picture. *sigh* I was just waiting for it to happen, so at least it was...
Tried to kiss my husband tonight....Besides (or in spite of) his raunchy breath he rejected me. Yeah, I picked up mild smoking habit during my recovery (one cig a day) he but made me feel like ****....I have 38 days and am wanting to use for the first time since I got out of treatment. It's the loneliness that's killing me.. and a broken heart. I've given the situation up to my higher power and...
hello - been awhile since i have posted.. Just got out of rehab and have now been clean 36 days.. second day at home and am feeling real down, the reality that I cannot drink is depressing me.....
I have had a rough summer and fall, and I have handled it by self-medicating. But I kept struggling with how to get control--I knew I had to. So I know I have been better than before SR. So I...
I wanted to put something clever in the title, but then not. I've posted sporadically about my AW and her addiction with her medicines. She found peace last month. I sometimes thought it would end...
Prescription painkiller abuse is reaching epidemic proportions in the United States today causing doctors to enter uncharted territory with pregnant addicts. As we’ve seen the death rates associated with painkiller abuse triple over the past ten years, there has been a ripple effect of ethical dilemmas throughout the medical community without any easy answers. One [...]
Autism is a disorder that we are still trying to find out more about, with no real cure in sight. Parents are still learning how to manage this disorder, and should be aware that someone with autism will encounter greater challenges related to drugs and alcohol. Occurrence of Autism According to the National Institute of Mental [...]
We present the basics of contingency management treatment as it relates to substance abuse and drug addiction treatment here.
Some of the most powerful antioxidants in the world might come from the rind of a tropical fruit called mangosteen—with its benefits and extraordinary potential against ailments ranging from infection …to cancer…to mental health issues? Despite the similarities in name, the mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) is not related to the mango. Once you discover the extent [...]
Medications for opioid withdrawal such as clonidine, promethazine and loperamide can control withdrawal symptoms during detox. Buprenorphine, methadone, LAAM and naltrexone are used in longer term care for opioid addiction. A comprehensive list of pharmaceutical interventions that can help support opioid withdrawal here.
According to a new study, nicotine should be looked at as a pretty powerful gateway drug, even possibly leading users to cocaine addiction. Researchers are now wondering about the implications for treatment for cocaine addicts who also smoke, and will be exploring what other substances may also be gateway drugs. Dangers of Nicotine Nicotine is [...]
Alcoholism has long been a problem for seniors and, when combined with many of the prescription medications that are often necessary in this age group, it can become a deadly issue. There are a number of stressors in this transitional stage and many seniors end up struggling with depression as well – a problem that [...]
We are being assaulted with heavy metals through medicines, personal care products, cosmetics, industrial chemicals and even some fraudulently marketed health products. So what can you do about it? Step one: Get tested – blood, hair, urine Before you can treat metals toxicity, you need to determine what levels of metals you actually have contaminating [...]
It’s always nice when a scientific study proves what most of us already know: A cancer treatment doesn’t have to involve drugs and a hospital to be effective. And sometimes a good treatment is even FREE. New research shows music therapy is clearly effective. A scientific review published in August in The Cochrane Reviews shows [...]
Yoga has been around for over 5,000 years, originating in India. As a spiritual system, it focuses on obtaining a higher state of consciousness while releasing your spirit from suffering. As is the case in most religious practices, there are differences in the belief systems, but mainly yoga is an ascetic philosophy in which people [...]
The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is in the health news a lot these days — and for good reason. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection today. As a virus, HPV is also incredibly versatile, with over 100 different strains. Of course, not all the variations of HPV infection are dangerous; some are fought [...]
Nicotine is highly addictive. We explore just how much and why here.
Inserm’s AVENIR “Genomic plasticity and aging” team, directed by Jean-Marc Lemaitre, Inserm researcher at the Functional Genomics Institute (Inserm/CNRS/Université de Montpellier 1 and 2), has recently succeeded in rejuvenating cells from elderly donors (aged over 100). These old cells were reprogrammed in vitro to induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) and to rejuvenated and human embryonic [...]
Your ability to recognize emotional content in faces and texts is linked to your blood pressure, according to a Clemson University researcher. A recently published study by Clemson University psychology professor James A. McCubbin and colleagues has shown that people with higher blood pressure have reduced ability to recognize angry, fearful, sad and happy faces [...]
Safety in traffic depends on a number of factors. One decisive aspect is how fit the driver is. A research team at the Technische Universitaet Muenchen (TUM), in collaboration with researchers at the BMW Group, managed to develop a sensor system integrated into the steering wheel that can monitor the driver’s state of health while [...]
Studies have shown for some time that yogurt can boost your nutritional health when added to your diet. What’s not as clear from recent health news is whether probiotic yogurt is any better for you than conventional yogurt. Probiotic yogurt is loaded with friendly bacteria. These beneficial bacteria are needed for proper digestion as well [...]
Since ancient times, ginger has a long tradition of being very effective in alleviating symptoms of gastrointestinal distress. Modern scientific research has revealed that ginger possesses numerous therapeutic properties including antioxidant effects, an ability to inhibit the formation of inflammatory compounds, and direct anti-inflammatory effects. The result of a new body of research published in [...]In this real story about addiction, meet Marylee and Cowboy from the Rosebud Reservation in Lakota Country, South Dakota. They share their story about alcoholism and meth addiction in an exclusive interview here.
A study done by Johns Hopkins University has people talking about magic mushrooms again. These people are wondering if there is any public benefit to using the hallucinogens. Psilocybin, the hallucinogen found in magic mushrooms, was studied by researchers at Johns Hopkins University earlier this year. The study looked at changes in personality of the [...]Coffee (actually caffeine) can be addictive. But how bad is coffee for you in general? We review here.
Some people would argue that a war on drugs does not do any good, and that by prosecuting people who sell and use drugs, you only drive operations further underground. The government has stepped up its manpower and efforts to physically control the prescription drug problem, with the hopes that this old approach to a [...]Nicotine is a natural product found in tobacco. But do tobacco companies add nicotine to cigarettes? How much nictotine is added to cigarettes? More here.
We review the difference between normal hydrocodone withdrawal symptoms and side effects of hydrocodone detox here.
The debate over the legalization of marijuana has been going on for decades. While some people contend that the drug does not produce ill-effects and should be legalized, others firmly believe that the marijuana of today is much more potent than the marijuana of decades past. Higher Levels of THC A 2008 study shocked Americans when [...]Yes. You can get to Black and Milds. Actually, the nicotine naturally found in tobacco is addictive. Learn more about how nicotine effects can lead to addiction here.
Multiple drug charges can add up to exponential amounts of trouble, and even in districts where there are drug courts to help offenders with an obvious drug and alcohol addiction problem, getting in trouble with the law on several occasions can make it harder to get a sentence that is more treatment than punishment.
One man [...]Yes, you can get addicted to Benadryl. But it's rare. When do you develop tolerance to the sedative effects of diphenhydramine? When does Benadryl addiction occur? And are you at risk? We review here.
Sometimes people feel like they’ve done all they can to help a loved one get sober. There comes a time when family and friends need to step back and let the person with an addiction stumble on, in the hopes that they come to realize that they are going nowhere as they are. Call it [...]Native Americans may get drunk faster because of genetic predisposition to low alcohol tolerance. But cultural and environmental aspects of drinking can also affect drinking. Discuss Native American alcohol tolerance here.
We may think our perception of alcoholism is pretty advanced today, but it has taken many years to get to this point. Dr. Morris Chafetz, who was instrumental in that change of public opinion, passed away last week. Dr. Morris Chafetz’ Early Career Back in 1970, when Dr. Chafetz was appointed as the very first [...]
Old Hollywood was rife with secrets: homosexuality, affairs, budgeting “shortfalls,” drug addiction. Big movie producers owned their stars and wanted no stories to hit the headlines that would threaten their take at the box office. In fact, there are tons of stories of movie moguls going to great lengths to protect the reputations of their [...]
Today’s questions deal with the uncertainty a parent faces when they suspect their child is abusing drugs or alcohol. (Part 1) (Part 2) Should I give my teen a drug test once a month or trust their word that they are clean? Neither. Parents should never rely on a drug test or their child’s word [...]
Melanie Griffith has struggled with alcohol and drug addiction for years and years, famously going to rehab on multiple occasions. Unfortunately, despite repeated attempts at treatment, Griffith says that her ultimate triumph over painkiller addiction that developed after an accident on a ski trip in 2007 was due in part to a confrontation with her [...]Today we will answer three more questions parents have about raising drug-free kids, this time focusing on parenting styles and protecting our kids. (Part 1) (Part 3) Should I watch my children closely or let them experience life and learn from their mistakes? Many parents struggle with this question because we’ve all seen the negative consequences [...]Every parent knows that their job is difficult and that everyone around them is more than ready to share their own opinion about how to parent. It can be difficult to make decisions about certain situations, especially serious ones like helping keep your teen off drugs and away from alcohol. This week we will give [...]