Smiling from ear to ear. Every 6 months June and January every year, I do a check-up on my qualifier to see what part of the state he is in, or if he’s in or out of prison. He’s been out of prison...
As most of you know I'm an agnostic Buddhist drunk but went back to AA just not to be a know it all no nothing. I've had several deaths in my life recently, none of them mine, so I went back to my...
I believe I have descended to a low I have never been. My drinking has lead me to the point where I don't feel good unless I take a drink. I wake at the "devil's hour" and make the commitment that...
Let your love flow outward through the universe, To its height, its depth, its broad extent, A limitless love, without hatred or enmity. Then as you stand or walk, Sit or lie down, As long as...Anypne else struggle with anxiety? I drank heavily for a total of about 7 years (breaks for pregnancies) and quit about 6? weeks-ish ago after tapering off for about a year. My anxiety has improved...
Well i got my one yearon wednesday! I am at my moms till jan 8th with no comp...cuz my laptop died...so i am using my nook..... :)
I love my family and I want to move closer to spend more time with them but I am scared. They all drink and every get together revolves around drinking. I am struggling to not drink. My sister...
No. Spice does not contain THC. Spice contains synthetic cannabinoids. Synthetics are structurally different than THC although they trigger similar reactions in the body. More on what's in Spice here.
It’s almost New Year’s Eve, the time of year that people get caught up with drinking to celebrate and welcome in a new year, then try to drive themselves home. This holiday is known for drinking, and authorities are working harder than ever this year to keep people from driving while intoxicated. “Safety is our [...]Some Spice ingredients are legal in the U.S. Others are illegal. More on the legal status of Spice here.
Kristie Constantinoff was recently arrested on multiple charges of fraud – she pleaded guilty on all counts because, according to her attorney, her crystal meth addiction drove her to it.
The woman’s fraud of choice was to find receipts in the parking lot of major stores like Wal-Mart, then go in and steal some [...]Experts don't know how long the synthetic cannabinoids in K2 stay in your system. But some can be detected within 72 hours of use. More on the metabolism of K2 ingredients here.
Looking for motivation to stop drinking? Here are four (4) practical tools for getting and staying motivated in alcohol recovery. Get and stay sober for good! More here.
A new study conducted at Duke University has theorized that children of attentive mothers have a much better chance at fighting off the development of drug addiction, even if they have a genetic history of the disorder in their family.
It’s a theory in its early stages – the study was conducted using rats as [...]
Ambien peaks about 1.5 - 2 hours after oral administration. But peak times are increased when you take Ambien CR with food. More on the pharmacokinetics of Ambien, plus its addiction potential here.
What if marijuana was legal? The marijuana debate has many people wondering the answer to that question. People are very polarized on the topic, and both sides think they can predict what would happen if marijuana were legalized. States like California that allow marijuana to be used and grown for medical purposes are a good [...]
Prescription drug abuse is still a growing problem in our country. Our society needs to have a greater awareness of the dangers of prescription drugs, and how to prevent their abuse. An estimated 70% of people who abuse prescription drugs get them from friends or family. (1) This is because it’s easy. Walking into a [...]ISO alcoholism support group options? We introduce five (5) reputable alternatives to 12 step meetings here. As always, we invite comments and feedback about alcoholism treatment alternatives at the end.
In recovery from addiction, we can redefine spirituality and its role in our lives. Not suprisingly, Jewish spirituality can apply to non-Jews and Jews alike. Here, we review a book by Dr. Leonard Felder that introduces Jews and non-Jews to deeper spiritual practices.
For many moms, the fight against drug addiction is paralleled by their fight to regain custody of the child or children they lost during active addiction. For Teen Mom star Jenelle Evans, it’s a struggle that she lives in front of the media. She lost custody of her son, Jace, to her mother in full [...]
Many areas of Africa are going through some changes right now in their views of alcohol. Some countries are proposing to more strictly regulate the sale of alcohol, while others plan to put stiff regulations on alcohol advertising. Analysis of World Health Organization South Africa is concerned about violence that is directly caused by excessive [...]
As we head into the holidays, we need to recognize the challenge that alcoholics and recovering alcoholics face during this time. As we attend holiday parties (often focused on alcohol), endure stressful family gatherings, rush to finish up holiday shopping, eat too much, and sleep too little, there can be an overwhelming temptation to fill [...]
Consumers spend more money in the month of December than at any other time of the year. For someone struggling with unemployment or financial strains, this time of year can be depressing. Being unemployed or financially unstable for any reason takes a toll on a person’s mental health. Especially at a time of year when [...]
Several pro-sports athletes have been in the news lately for failing drug tests. We know there are problems with performance enhancing drugs in certain human sports, but perhaps the sport that has the worst reputation when it comes to drugging is horseracing. However, this perception may not be accurate. There are a variety of drugs [...]
What can we do about the Mexican drug cartels? They only seem to growing in power despite everyone’s best tactics. According to the newest drama out of Washington, the U.S. has been using a flawed strategy to combat these violent men. Handing Over Our Guns The operation, based in Phoenix, was called Fast and Furious [...]
Some new lawsuits are aiming to prove that food can be addicting, and that some people are overweight because they lose control when eating certain foods – in particular, junk foods. Lawsuits against fast food giants and makers of junk food are plentiful, all claiming that the companies purposely make food to be more addicting [...]
People are always looking for ways to help them in their recovery process and to keep them from relapsing. For savvy iPhone users, there are even apps that help in the process of recovering from drug or alcohol addiction. We know that working in groups during recovery is a good way to prevent relapse. That’s [...]Need more motivation to stop smoking weed? Here are four (4) practical exercises to get and stay motivated when quitting weed. Your questions about motivation in addiction recovery are welcomed.Percocet kicks in 0-15 minutes after oral administration. But does this make Percocet more addictive than other pain medications? Yes. More on this short-acting, rapid onset pain killer and its addiction liability here.
Things aren’t going so well for the former Miss Russia, Anna Malova: she recently found herself back in jail after being dismissed from a rehab for assaulting another patient in the program.
Malova was crowned Miss Russia back in 1998 and later moved to the United States. However, in 2010, Malova was faced 44 charges ranging [...]What's your motivation to stop smoking? If it's not coming from inside, we offer four (4) ideas for getting and keeping motivation to stop smoking. More here on how to stop smoking for good.
Versus Acute Diarrhea Using probiotics for treating sudden cases of infectious diarrhea in children is well studied. Good-quality studies have shown that probiotics (“Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG,” “L. reuteri,” “L. casei,” “Shirota,” and “Bifidobactrium factis”) shortened the duration of diarrhea caused by a virus. It seems, though, that probiotics are effective only for rotavirus-associated diarrhea, and [...]
Here’s an herbal remedy that could help you this flu season. In the latest health news, researchers have just discovered that mint could help fight respiratory infections that lead to pneumonia. You may be familiar with some of the health benefits of mint tea. It’s good for your digestion, helping to break down food into [...]
Individuals who are hospitalized for brain injuries sometimes develop infections because their condition tends to suppress the immune system and induce inflammation in the body. Researchers at the North Sichuan Medical College and Hospital in China conducted a study to determine whether supplementing these individuals with probiotics could help reduce rates of infection among traumatic [...]
We face an epidemic of autoimmune diseases, medical conditions that cause the body to attack itself and destroy its own tissues. Everyone who lives in today’s polluted world — exposed to toxins at home, outside and just about everywhere in the environment — is at risk. But you can take natural steps to regulate your [...]
In the past, stereotypes about drug addiction and those who suffer from the disorder often threw up an insurmountable obstacle in providing treatment for those who needed it at a community level. 
Significant findings published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Philadelphia, PA, December 14, 2011 – Women with a short cervix should be treated with vaginal progesterone to prevent preterm birth, according to a landmark study by leading obstetricians around the world. Vaginal progesterone decreased the rate of preterm birth by 42%, and significantly [...]
Families take medications and vitamins to feel well and to stay well. But did you know that more than 60,000 young children end up in emergency rooms every year because they get into medicines when their parent or caregiver isn’t looking? Any kind of medicine and vitamin – even one you buy without a prescription [...]
A major concern of dieting individuals is getting adequate nutrients while cutting back on calorie intake. Researchers at McMaster University report that a healthy weight-loss eating plan should include protein- and calcium-rich foods. Authors of the study observed a group of overweight or obese premenopausal women who were on diets consisting of high, medium or [...]
Despite mainstream medical establishments and media outlets portraying multivitamin supplements as worthless and oftentimes toxic, vitamins have led to 0 deaths over the past 27 years. In contrast, pharmaceutical drugs were responsible for 3 million deaths, topping the death toll from traffic-related incidents. In 2009, pharmaceuticals were responsible for the death of 37,485 people nationwide. [...]
It’s estimated that Americans spend $84 million each year on over-the-counter sleep aids. So, it may come as good news that Northumbria University researchers recently discovered that drinking tart cherry juice every day may improve sleep quality. Authors of the study examined the sleep patterns of volunteers who drank two glasses of Montmorency cherry juice [...]
Communicating with a doctor can be difficult since doctor’s appointments are often rushed and end quickly. And now researchers have uncovered another difficulty: Patients are illiterate when it comes to anatomy and don’t know where their organs are located. Most of them can’t even locate their hearts. In research published in the open access journal [...]
Wireless patient monitors are the fastest-growing medical devices based on revenue earned, according to “Remote and Wireless Patient Monitoring Markets,” a recent report from market research firm Kalorama Information. Beating out such high-growth areas as minimally invasive surgical devices, specialty catheters, and defibrillators, wireless patient monitors have seen revenues doubled in the past four years [...]
Anger can have a destructive—even deadly—effect on your health. Everyone gets angry. But according to Dr. Don Colbert, M.D., author of Deadly Emotions, anger can profoundly damage your health. “Depression, anger, guilt, condemnation, low self-esteem…these are only a few of the lethal toxins…,” Dr. Colbert warns. He supports these claims with scientific evidence about the [...]
Drinking water in the morning immediately upon waking up can have amazing therapeutic effects for a multitude of health conditions—ranging from pain to asthma to cancer? This remarkable water therapy originates from ancient Ayurvedic medicine. In Sanskrit, the name for the practice is Usha Paana Chikitsa, which roughly translates to “early morning water treatment.” Can [...]