In 2007, Scott Strode started offering sports and adventure programs for those in recovery at Phoenix Multisport in Boulder, Colorado. Strode is no stranger to addiction as he started drinking at age 10, was doing cocaine by age 15 and was a full-fledged addict by college. Waking up one day on the bathroom floor and [...]
Hey everyone. Not sure what to put here really, I've read forums on addiction/withdrawl countless times, but never have I posted something of my own. I started taking lortab and codeine sometime...
I'm only 22 days in but it seems like every day after lunch during the week i get super anxious and fidgety, like i used to get when i was excited to get off work at 5 and drink. So much that i cant...
I know it's been talked about a lot here over the years, but last night I heard something new. I was watching a program about the Amish, and it seems this is a large part of their perspective on it:...
Some days I find it hard to stay optimistic, after 4 or 5 normal days my partner has come home drunk-and she's cooking for our daughter and a few friends. The slightest remark will cause a...
Didn't get much sleep last night, not gonna let that stop me from trying to turn this into a productive/sober day. I'll keep you guys updated when I get home from work, goodluck to you all, stay...
Would have been a great excuse to lie around and drink. Instead took dog for walk, of course almost killed myself slipping but what a difference sobrriety makes.n Won't do meeting today becauce don't...
I have 60 days today, and feeling good about it. Its not a huge amount of time, but for a serious alcoholic, one day sober is a triumph. Life still goes on, and problems still arise, but dealing with...
Think the designer drug craze plagues young people only? Think again. The Navy has gotten tough on sailors who have also quickly caught up with the trend. Keeping Up With the Trends Designer drugs — like bath salts, K2, and Spice — are synthetic substances created in chemical labs. Unlike organic drugs like marijuana and [...]
Yes, it is possible to overdose and possibly die from taking Ambien. Some side effects of the medication can be very dangerous even at normal therapeutic doses. We review some of the dangers of Ambien here.
At the moment I have to much on my mind... Conference is in 13 days and I can't help but worry what they got installed for me with police attending to no thanx to my mum ringing the police on my...
I am not a newcomer I have been here before, I am 3 days sober today, after hitting a really bad bottom sunday. I put my kids in danger and my life. I made some really bad choices while under the...Yes, Lortab can get you high. But taking enough Lortab to achieve euphoric effect may cause permanent liver damage. More on the composition, use, and dangers of Lortab here.
If you’re worried about how many carbohydrates you eat, you’re worried about the wrong part of your diet. Don’t think about food in terms of carbs, focus instead on eating raw, whole foods. Fruits and vegetables offer the promise of optimal wellness. Their nutrients can spell the difference between enjoying great health or succumbing to [...]
Paint-stripping products containing methylene chloride can be deadly if you inhale them. The highly volatile, colorless and toxic chemical is widely used as a degreaser and paint stripper and is available in many over-the-counter products sold at home-improvement stores. Applied in a confined space like a bathroom, this chemical is particularly dangerous. An investigation started [...]
Where you live in the U.S. may affect how well you sleep. When researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania put together a State-by-State map of sleeplessness, they found that residents of Southern States suffer from the most sleep disturbances and daytime fatigue, while residents on the West Coast generally [...]
Doctors are supposed to help us stay healthy. But if you look at research on how they are affecting Americans’ poor diet and bulging waistlines, you can’t help believing that they are part of the problem, not the solution. Doctors and Weight The article “Impact of Physician BMI on Obesity Care and Beliefs,” published in [...]
Family can support drug addicts in recovery. Mainly through encouragement and interest. Tips for family support for drug addicts here.
Clinical Context Obesity is common among patients with mental illness, occurring in up to 60% of patients with bipolar disorder, 70% of patients with schizophrenia, and 55% of patients with depression. A review by Taylor and colleagues in the current issue of the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry analyzes why mental illness is associated with higher [...]Yes, Klonopin is addictive. What's your risk of getting addicted? Find out here.
Treatment Solutions Network interviews Gerald Shulman on identifying drug use in the workplace — and what you can do about it. We will focus on illicit drug use, but we want to emphasize that alcohol is a drug, as well as prescription medications. Many of the same ideas apply, and drug abuse of any type [...]
Many people today still adhere to the misguided belief that nearly all fats are bad, and that the best way to stay slim and healthy is to cut fats, whenever possible, from your diet. On the contrary, fats are an absolutely vital component of any healthy diet as they aid in the absorption of fat-soluble [...]
In a look at how major stressors during childhood can change a person’s biological risk for psychiatric disorders, researchers at Butler Hospital have discovered a genetic alteration at the root of the association. The research, published online in PLoS ONE on January 25, 2012, suggests that childhood adversity may lead to epigenetic changes in the [...]
With five years of sobriety under her belt, the former Miss USA Tara Conner is now talking about the time she spent in drug rehab, according to PalmBeachPost.com. Six years ago, Conner was crowned Miss USA in 2006, but almost lost her title when her addiction became apparent. Donald Trump, the owner of the Miss [...]
One of last year’s Major League Baseball MVPs has been involved in the most public drug test appeals ever, with the results coming in just last week. The Brewers’ left fielder Ryan Braun tested positive for elevated levels of testosterone in his body after the team’s playoff game in early October ’11. Now that his [...]Is snorting Percocet effective vs taking Percocet orally? Can snorting Percocet get you high? What dangers are present and can they be avoided? More on snorting Percocet effects here.Yes. Ambien can get you high when misused. More here on the negative effects and risks of abusing Ambien, an addictive sedative.
YES. You can die from Molly. In fact, accidental overdose is the most common cause of death on Molly. More on Molly risks and safety here.
Yes, like any form of marijuana, it’s possible to get addicted to hash. More on hashish addiction here.
No matter how you look at it, autism research is big business. Just like the Susan G. Komen Foundation’s “Race for the Cure” for breast cancer, the autism industry pretends to be looking for the causes of autism and how to cure it, when in reality it is on a never-ending hunt for money to [...]
If you’re worried about your heart health, make it a habit to listen to slow music that is filled with silent pauses. Loud, fast music raises your heart rate and blood pressure and may even make you hyperventilate, according to research in Italy (Heart 2006;92:445-452). “Music induces a continuous, dynamic — and to some extent [...]
A personal detox program can be simple, yet impressively effective. The healthy benefits include less anxiety, reduced stress, diminished inflammation and more personal energy. And the best part about it is that you can start cleansing your body of toxins today. Gradual Beginnings A healthy detoxification program should always begin gradually. With so many methods [...]
The holy season of Lent has begun, and for Christians around the world, this is a time to put a little religion back into our lives. It is a time to ask the hard questions about why we are here, where we are going, and what is truly important in life. The Power of Spirituality [...]
How long should I wait to start a relationship after getting sober? When you connect with self and a Higher Power, you are ready for interpersonal relationships. More sober relationship advice here.
Need an excuse to get a massage? A new health breakthrough in the area of natural health news has proven that this alternative therapy could reduce inflammation in the body. Since inflammation is implicated in a wide swath of chronic diseases, it seems that seeing a massage therapist might not be just about stress relief. [...]Drug and alcohol use exposes people to many harms. How do addiction professionals use harm reduction therapy to address them? We explore here.
According to a new study, smoking causes the body to turn against its own helpful bacteria, leaving smokers more vulnerable to disease. This is yet another damaging finding about the world’s most preventative cause of death. The health advice is clear as can be: it’s never to late to quit smoking. You brush every day, [...]
The word “fortress” is being bandied about when discussing Linden Care’s (a Syosset, New York pharmacy) latest security measures. Pharmacists in the area are looking for as much protection as possible for themselves and their employees after a series of unconnected deaths occurred when prescription drug addicts got desperate looking for their next high at [...]Thanks to more budget cut proposals, upwards of 37,000 Floridians may not receive treatment for their substance abuse this year. The Daytona News Journal recently reported on the state Senate subcommittee’s recommendations that were sent off to Florida’s Senate Budget Committee on February 15th — and these recs produced some pretty scary numbers. Frightening, actually. [...]
What are we doing to our children? As more and more Americans develop alcohol dependence problems and choose not to get help, more of our country’s children are suffering. Alcoholic Parents Parents are the ones who are supposed to protect children, the ones who talk to them about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse, [...]
In our last post, we talked about alcohol’s effect on the brain and how this effect is different in men and women. In general, women feel the effects of alcohol more strongly and in fewer drinks; they also develop a problem in less time than do men. It’s a serious issue because, in the past, [...]
People will go to great lengths to do stupid things. Teens especially are known for casting all common sense aside to follow the mind-numbing crowd. But how do we make our teens different? How do we help our children see the complete foolishness of their peers’ actions, so they do not continue this childish behavior? [...]
Many people in America suffer from mental illness and a drug or alcohol addiction that co-occur. These types of disorders often mask one another and can be hard to diagnose and treat. OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that affects 3.3 million Americans. (1) The disorder causes the sufferer to feel an [...]
It’s an issue that has some experts saying that alcohol rehab for women should be an option as opposed to mixed gender rehab. 
We often have biases about drug abuse. Maybe we think all drug addicts live on the streets of big cities, or that every rich and famous person does drugs or abuses alcohol, or that all young people will try drugs at least once in their life. Some people are hopelessly optimistic that we can change [...]
Major League Baseball is trying to deal with the news of yet another player abusing drugs or alcohol. The news leaves fans hoping the League will be able to tighten rules and monitoring so that baseball players, who serve as role models for young people, are playing clean and sober. Pitching on Cocaine Former Red [...]