In a couple days I move down to Florida to go to a halfway house. I am nervous and excited about the move at the same time. I have never lived anywhere else or away from home, but I feel like that...
Hello all. I have 3 days sober now. I came into the program 18 months ago and have been struggling ever since. I get a few months of sobriety and then go back out for a few days. I hate it. I'm in...
Our country has felt the wrath of Hurricane Sandy, one of the worst storms in recorded US history, and the worst recorded storm ever in New York City. And while it’s no longer classified as a hurricane, the monster Superstorm … Continue reading →
I am a chronic relapser. I feel like a hopeless case. Alcohol and drugs have destroyed my life. I need help. Someone to talk to
This year when I decided to sober up again after falling off the wagon. I found that even though I didn't go back to drinking that long my alcoholism had gotten a lot worse... This time around...
I posted not long ago about being hurt and angry but I seemed to have gone back five steps and stuck at sad again. And feeling guilty. Sorry if this rambles. We've had a few messages go back and...
OK well I'm going to succeed this time, I have to I want it so bad, I'm tired of looking tired and puffy faced, I want my self esteem back and this time I can do it
At around 4PM this past Thursday, New York police raided an apartment party in Buffalo, NY and found 640 marijuana lollipops. The 26-year-old man, University of Buffalo grad and aspiring master’s student who was responsible for obtaining the drugs allegedly goes … Continue reading →
With the rapid rise in prescription painkiller addiction over the past decade, it’s not surprising that there’s also been a big spike in babies born addicted to painkillers as well. But at a rate of increase that equals 2400 percent? Continue reading →The post Rate of KY Newborns Born Addicted to Painkillers Rises 2400 Percent appeared first on Orchid Recovery Center.
(image via Billboard) Fergie — lead singer of the Black Eyed Peas, a band that reached two million downloads in the United States, making the 37-year-old singer, songwriter, actress and designer the artist with the most two-million sellers by the … Continue reading →
Today, Red Ribbon Week kicked off a weeklong national campaign to spread drug abuse awareness. Now in its 24th year, Red Ribbon Week is the oldest, largest and most celebrated drug prevention program tradition in the United States. Events will be … Continue reading →
Alcohol is a toxin, so it stands to reason that those who attempt to manage a chronic medical ailment will struggle more than the general population if they abuse alcohol regularly. Continue reading →The post Alcohol: A Big “No-No” For Those with Diabetes appeared first on Orchid Recovery Center.
Can you do well in recovery and avoid relapse without attending 12-step meetings? Does taking part in 12-step groups guarantee that you will stay clean and sober? Continue reading →The post 12-Steps Series, Part IV: Do You Have to Go to 12-Step Meetings to Succeed in Sobriety? appeared first on Orchid Recovery Center.
(image via Telegraph UK) Nike has announced that it’s dropping sponsorship of Lance Armstrong after allegations that he was doping throughout his career and Tour de France victories. The company says: “Due to the seemingly insurmountable evidence that Lance Armstrong participated … Continue reading →
(Image via Yahoo!) Portland, Oregon’s Paul Gilmour recently had his bike stolen, but not by your typical thief. When police found the bike, they also found a handwritten apology, plus 10 bucks to pay for Paul’s replacement lock, courtesy of … Continue reading →
In the last couple of posts, we looked at the value of 12-step groups as well as alternative groups that can provide the support you get from Alcoholics Anonymous without some of the rules or restrictions. But what happens when you get so overwhelmed by the value of 12-steps that you become almost a cult follower? Continue reading →The post 12-Steps Series, Part III: Are 12-Step Programs a Cult? appeared first on Orchid Recovery Center.
Thousands of people say that attending meetings and working the steps saved their lives. However, there are just as many people who say that the Christian overtones and “God talk” are off-putting and look to other support groups that provide similar benefits without incorporating religion or spirituality. Continue reading →The post 12-Steps Series, Part II: Alternatives to AA appeared first on Orchid Recovery Center.
(image via ESPN) Yesterday, TCU coach Gary Patterson held a press release to announce plans for his NFL-worthy quarterback, Casey Pachall, to enter a treatment program for drug and alcohol abuse. The program will last between 30 and 60 days, and … Continue reading →
Spousal abuse, suicide and sexual assault plague the Marine Corps, and have one thing in common: alcohol as a catalyst. And so, the Prime for Life program has been put into effect among the Marine Corps to focus on early … Continue reading →
, : orchid Read Our Blog Media Coverage Read Give Reviews CALL US 1-888-672-4435 home About Us Philosophy Staff Members treatment programs Individualized Group Dynamic Psychodrama Family Origins Life Skills Hormone Therapy Art Therapy Healing Sounds Yoga Program Acupuncture Fitness Program Nutritional Drug Rehab Alcoholism Cocaine Marijuana Crystal Meth Heroin Methadone Prescription Drugs Drug Treatment Detoxification Drug Addiction Sober Living Intervention Facilities Admissions Video Testimonials contact Post navigation Previous Next 12-Steps Series , Part I : What Alcoholics Anonymous Has to Offer Posted on October 8, 2012 by admin Over the next few posts , weâ ll take a look at one of the most popular ways to address drug and alcohol abuse and addiction : 12-step treatment . In âthe
When Bartolo Colon, a starting pitcher for the Oakland As, tested positive for synthetic testosterone, he was reprimanded soundly with a 50-game suspension for the offense. Continue reading →The post Oakland As Pitcher Suspended for Drug Use appeared first on Orchid Recovery Center.