Scientists are calling for a change; they feel (and they make a valid point, being scientists and all…) that the hard bans on drugs like ecstasy (MDMC), LSD, ketamine and magic mushrooms have made it difficult — or impossible altogether — to … Continue reading →
God I hate these kind of posts but I am doing this with the permission of the family, and the hope that someone gets a wake up call. My old drinking buddy Andy lost his battle with the bottle...
It's been a while since I had a friend. I am starting to notice some people actually like being around me. I am making new friends at work. No one knows about my drinking problem. I have always been...
I've been sober for over 2 years now. I try to make meetings regularly and practice the steps in my life. Of course, some days I follow the program better than others. In general, I feel pretty good....
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Hello friends- I'm just over 15 months sober. I used to spend alot of time here and it was a huge help in my early recovery, I'm glad you've found this site too. I've read posts here where a...
I'm on day 45 and so far things have been going well, however, since memorial day I have had really bad cravings to drink or use drugs. When I was abusing substances, summer was the time I would...
I am now on day three and must admit I am feeling good coming home from work at 4 yesterday experienced a craving but managed to get home and had something to eat.At this point I am praying everyday...
I quit drinking every Sunday, now for over 4 years. This past weekend was like having 2 Saturdays in a row, I stayed sober for one. I'm glad I didn't have 2 drunk Saturdays but I rarely drank 2...
In the late 70′s, PCP — Phencyclidine, and often referred to as “angel dust” — was one of the most popular drugs in America, known for its pain-numbing, hallucinogenic effects that often turn one dangerously delusional; doctors say PCP can … Continue reading →
How much is your fertility worth to you? According to Project Prevention, a nonprofit organization that advertises in homeless shelters, methadone clinics, and AA meetings across the US, it might be worth about $300 – at least, that’s what they’re offering to women who are struggling with addiction. 
The tribe has filed a $500 million lawsuit against some of the world’s most recognizable beer manufacturers and distributors along with the four retailers in Whiteclay that sell alcohol. 
Whether you lean towards the political left or right, here’s a stance on which many can and should agree: Obama and his team believe drug addiction should be handled as a public health problem, just as much as it’s considered … Continue reading →
After Rihanna (Robyn Rihanna Fenty) posted an eyebrow-raising photo on Instagram recently, many people started to make comparisons between her and her idol, Whitney Houston. 
In 2011, a law proposal in Ohio, if passed, was originally intended to cut off funding for welfare recipients who failed drug tests; anyone on welfare would have been required to take — and pass — drug tests, in order … Continue reading →
Some may assume that with a title like that, Matlin must focus on the trials and triumphs she has endured as a result of losing her hearing due to a childhood illness. However, the title actually refers to the response she gave when she found out she was nominated for an Oscar while at drug rehab.
Whitney overdosed in a hotel bathroom. Amy died of alcohol poisoning. Lil Wayne admitted to his codeine addiction. It’s all too common that celebrity musicians — people whom so many of us admire, respect and aspire to be — die … Continue reading →
If your kids are going to drink, isn’t it better if they do it in the safety of your own home? One Salem, MA mother had that very mentality; Tiffany Clark was sentenced to six months in jail for providing … Continue reading →
When a baby is in utero, drugs that the mother takes can pass through the placenta and reach the developing fetus. In 2010, four Phoenix firefighters took their own lives over the course of seven months. Each one suffered from mental illness, substance abuse or a combination of the two. Phoenix Fire Chief Bob Khan said, “…you’re a little bewildered as … Continue reading →
Thomas Kincade, known as the “Painter of Light” — whose pastoral landscape, countryside and lighthouse scenescape paintings found in 1-in-every-20-homes in America — died this past April. After receiving results from the coroner, it’s been reported that Kincade died of … Continue reading →
Late last week, the governor of Indiana signed off on the Lifeline Law, which potentially protects people from being arrested for various drinking charges — like public intoxication or underage drinking — if they call 911 for emergency help after … Continue reading →
This week, news broke: eleven people were charged for their involvement in a Florida-based crime ring tied to the major Connecticut heist in 2010, where thieves stole $80 MILLION in prescription drugs from a warehouse in CT. The investigation has been ongoing ever since, … Continue reading →