• need a bit of support

    Updated: 2012-11-30 20:16:41
    Hi everyone.. am 2 wks sober finding it a bit difficult today as its my late dad's birthday... My dad was an alcoholic and passed away from his drinking i was with him all through the end :( it was...

  • 5 days sober

    Updated: 2012-11-30 18:30:49
    Hi, this is my first post, I have been a severe alcoholic for over 3 yrs andhave tried to detox on my own many times thru various methods, herbal remedies, meditation,etc. And. Made it to day ten...

  • New comer... alcoholic husband, advice/comfort welcomed.

    Updated: 2012-11-30 17:36:36
    Hi all... not sure where to begin but I've been married to my husband for almost six years and we've been together for 9 (since we were young teenagers). I'm 25 and he's 27, we have three children...

  • New Bill W. movie

    Updated: 2012-11-30 17:30:06
    You can pre-order it at Page 124 Productions | Bill W. film about the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (http://page124.com/shop) I have heard great things about it.

  • How does heroin work?

    Updated: 2012-11-30 11:03:44
    Friday November 30th 2012 Quick Search Addiction Blog Alcoholism Drug Abuse Compulsive Gambling Internet Addiction Prescription Drug Abuse Sexual Addiction X Email to a : Friend : To : Message How does heroin work November 30, 2012 By Addiction Blog Heroin affects the brain , central nervous system and has effects all over the body . But , how exactly does heroin work in the body and brain Does heroin have the same effect for everyone especially heroin and teens We’ll explore these questions and more in this article . And we invite your questions about heroin at the . end How does heroin affect the brain and nervous system Heroin effects the opioid receptors in the brain which disrupts endorphin production sent out to the rest of the body . This action is directly responsible for creating

  • Cooking with alcohol replacements

    Updated: 2012-11-30 07:59:54
    This may belong somewhere else, and a similar list may already exist here but I didn't find it while searching, but a lot of people think that it's still ok to cook with alcohol as the alcohol...

  • my recovery

    Updated: 2012-11-30 07:44:26
    Hello im grateful for God, Jesus, my my angel grandma and my 2 1/2year old little girl,about three years in recovery and a year cigarette free, my employer! Financial means and being qualified to...

  • Sex Life Sober

    Updated: 2012-11-30 07:40:59
    It has been a very long time since I've attempted intimacy with my husband without having plenty of wine in my system so that I could be completely relaxed and carefree. I am very anxious about...

  • Just watched the first dawn of the rest of my life

    Updated: 2012-11-30 07:32:56
    Good morning everyone. I just wanted to post about the most amazing night morning I have had. recently i left my alcoholic wife after 3 detox attempts and yet another downward spiral. but...

  • A Codependent relapsed

    Updated: 2012-11-30 07:11:58
    Well, I sent her today a couple of texts and left a message on her voice mail Told her I am recovering codependent. I have to say it felt good to say it loud the first time. I guess it´s all a bit...

  • How long does Wellbutrin withdrawal last?

    Updated: 2012-11-29 10:36:33
    Thursday November 29th 2012 Quick Search Addiction Blog Alcoholism Drug Abuse Compulsive Gambling Internet Addiction Prescription Drug Abuse Sexual Addiction X Email to a : Friend : To : Message How long does Wellbutrin withdrawal last November 29, 2012 By Addiction Blog Thinking about quitting Wellbutrin Wellbutrin , also known as bupropion , is used to treat long term depression and some versions of the medication are used to withdraw from nicotine and to help people stop smoking . Because Wellbutrin is used to treat long term depression , doctors expects people to develop a dependency on bupropion over time . So , if’ you’ve been taking Wellbutrin daily for some time and suddenly decide to stop taking Wellbutrin , you will experience withdrawal . symptoms Here , we explore the

  • NBA Player Dwyane Wade Talks About His Mother’s Heroin Addiction

    Updated: 2012-11-29 00:36:35
    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 NBA Player Dwyane Wade Talks About His Mother†s Heroin Addiction Posted on November 29, 2012 by admin Dwyane Wade is an NBA basketball player , but he†s also the author of a book called “ A Father First : How My Life Became Bigger Than Basketball ” and a

  • Dependence on Valium

    Updated: 2012-11-28 14:26:40
    Wednesday November 28th 2012 Quick Search Addiction Blog Alcoholism Drug Abuse Compulsive Gambling Internet Addiction Prescription Drug Abuse Sexual Addiction X Email to a : Friend : To : Message Dependence on Valium November 28, 2012 By Addiction Blog Think you may be dependent on Valium You’re not alone . But just because you have developed dependency to Valium doesn’t mean you’re addicted . Valium diazepam is a benzodiazepine used to provide short-term relief for anxiety . The longer you take Valium , the higher likelihood you have of developing a dependency to the medication . Dependency results in side effects stop taking Valium That is why diazepam is only prescribed for the short . term People really like Valium , though , and will continue to use long past what is considered

  • Spiritual healing from addiction – How can I start?

    Updated: 2012-11-27 09:11:44
    Tuesday November 27th 2012 Quick Search Addiction Blog Alcoholism Drug Abuse Compulsive Gambling Internet Addiction Prescription Drug Abuse Sexual Addiction X Email to a : Friend : To : Message Spiritual healing from addiction How can I start November 27, 2012 By Rhonda Landry Some of you may be thinking : Is addiction a spiritual problem You betcha . Here , Rhonda Landry reviews the first spiritual principle of recovery from addiction and relates through personal experience on how you can start to get better . Read on for more about spiritual healing and addiction , or leave a message at the end about  what do the twelve steps mean to . you How to begin spiritual healing from addiction : Surrender So you are in this pit , and you feel like you are in so deep you can never , in any way ,

  • How to treat Vicodin addiction

    Updated: 2012-11-26 14:35:25
    Monday November 26th 2012 Quick Search Addiction Blog Alcoholism Drug Abuse Compulsive Gambling Internet Addiction Prescription Drug Abuse Sexual Addiction X Email to a : Friend : To : Message How to treat Vicodin addiction November 26, 2012 By Addiction Blog How addictive is Vicodin Vicodin , an opioid blend of hydrocodone and acetaminophen , is quite addictive . In fact , you can become physically  dependent on Vicodin within a few weeks of daily use . Why Vicodin , like most opioids , affects pain receptors in the brain while relaxing smooth muscle . But unlike generic hydrocodone , the acetaminophen mixed into Vicodin creates a higher chance of developing a physical dependency . So how can you treat Vicodin dependency and identify psychological addiction We explore here and invite you

  • Can Video Games Help the Children of Addicts to Heal?

    Updated: 2012-11-26 00:37:07
    Now, a new video game called Papo y Yo may be able to help the children of addicts process and deal with some of the emotional issues that come up when a parent is living with an active addiction. Continue reading →The post Can Video Games Help the Children of Addicts to Heal? appeared first on Orchid Recovery Center.

  • Is alcohol addictive?

    Updated: 2012-11-25 10:03:27
    Sunday November 25th 2012 Quick Search Addiction Blog Alcoholism Drug Abuse Compulsive Gambling Internet Addiction Prescription Drug Abuse Sexual Addiction X Email to a : Friend : To : Message Is alcohol addictive November 25, 2012 By Addiction Blog Yes , alcohol can be . addictive In fact , how alcohol works is based on brain and central nervous system actions . However , several factors play into alcohol addiction . There are genetic , environmental , and social factors that contribute to the potential of any chemical addiction . Alcohol is especially addictive because it is a socially acceptable drug with is abused often with little opposition in social settings . Alcohol is also considered a multi-generational drug of . choice But what makes alcohol so addictive How do you know that

  • Can I drug test my employees?

    Updated: 2012-11-23 15:17:55
    Friday November 23rd 2012 Quick Search Addiction Blog Alcoholism Drug Abuse Compulsive Gambling Internet Addiction Prescription Drug Abuse Sexual Addiction X Email to a : Friend : To : Message Can I drug test my employees November 23, 2012 By Lena Butler . Yes You can drug test your employees but you should absolutely have a written drug policy in place first and make sure it follows all federal , state and local laws and regulations pertaining to workplace drug testing . Here , we review legal regulations and costs of drug testing employees . Then , at the end we invite your questions about employee drug testing . If we cannot answer your questions directly , we will refer you to someone who . can Benefits of drug testing employees Some of the benefits of drug testing employees : include

  • Heroin and teenagers

    Updated: 2012-11-22 07:39:40
    Thursday November 22nd 2012 Quick Search Addiction Blog Alcoholism Drug Abuse Compulsive Gambling Internet Addiction Prescription Drug Abuse Sexual Addiction X Email to a : Friend : To : Message Heroin and teenagers November 22, 2012 By Lisa Espich Do U.S . teens use heroin Yes , they . do In fact , there is an epidemic happening among teenagers in our country and that epidemic is heroin addiction . For most parents , this seems hard to believe . Most would dismiss having any concerns , because the thought of their child getting involved with heroin and heroin addictive properties is too far-fetched in their minds . Most parents in their 30’s or older remember alcohol and marijuana being the drugs of choice for teenagers . But times have . changed Heroin is quickly becoming the new hip’

  • What Are You Thankful For?

    Updated: 2012-11-22 06:00:35
    Today is about thankfulness, family togetherness and joy — and even if you don’t get into the ‘holiday spirit,’ Thanksgiving is at least an opportunity to quietly step back and look at the positives in your life. We all get so … Continue reading →

  • Prescription Drugs Responsible for More NM Deaths Than Heroin

    Updated: 2012-11-22 00:12:00
    Once upon a time, the deadliest illicit substance was heroin. Highly addictive and with increasingly widespread use, it’s still a devastating drug – but it has been usurped statistically by its legal opiate cousin, prescription painkillers. Continue reading →The post Prescription Drugs Responsible for More NM Deaths Than Heroin appeared first on Orchid Recovery Center.

  • Can alcoholics drink again?

    Updated: 2012-11-21 06:44:44
    Wednesday November 21st 2012 Quick Search Addiction Blog Alcoholism Drug Abuse Compulsive Gambling Internet Addiction Prescription Drug Abuse Sexual Addiction X Email to a : Friend : To : Message Can alcoholics drink again November 21, 2012 By Dan Van Helden No . Alcoholics can’t drinking normally” again . Why Because a true alcoholic triggers the phenomenon of craving when s he drinks . This is why abstinence is favored over moderate drinking” for alcoholics . More here on why alcoholics should re-consider drinking , and a section for your comments or questions at the . end Why alcoholics can’t drink again Alcoholics or drug users usually start drinking because they think they don’t have a drinking problem . The alcoholic may think they can handle having a couple drinks and be OK . But

  • How to treat tramadol addiction

    Updated: 2012-11-20 06:21:33
    Tuesday November 20th 2012 Quick Search Addiction Blog Alcoholism Drug Abuse Compulsive Gambling Internet Addiction Prescription Drug Abuse Sexual Addiction X Email to a : Friend : To : Message How to treat tramadol addiction November 20, 2012 By Addiction Blog Do you need help with tramadol Are you ready to treat a tramadol problem Sometimes it’s hard to know when you’re ready . Sometimes , it comes down to being tired of how tramadol is affecting your life . Or maybe other people are telling you that you need to seek help . Whatever the the reason , if you are ready to face a possible tramadol addiction , you don’t have to do it alone . There are several ways you can stop taking tramadol go through tramadol withdrawal syndrome and treat possible addiction , as well as many places to ask

  • Drinking at Holiday Work Parties? It’s A Slippery Slope!

    Updated: 2012-11-19 21:20:18
    Thanksgiving is this week, and with it comes the inevitable start of the busy holiday season. Let’s face it: holiday work parties can be awkward. To lighten things up (or sometimes make matters worse) people often take advantage of the … Continue reading →

  • Denzel Washington Talks Whitney Houston, Toughest Part of Addiction

    Updated: 2012-11-19 00:26:52
    Denzel Washington has always been an elusive Hollywood star, but a year after his friend, Whitney Houston, passed due to issues related to drug overdose, he has spoken out about her problems with drugs and the dangers of addiction in general Continue reading →The post Denzel Washington Talks Whitney Houston, Toughest Part of Addiction appeared first on Orchid Recovery Center.

  • Jon Bon Jovi’s Daughter Recovering from Heroin Overdose

    Updated: 2012-11-15 21:15:26
    Stephanie Bongiovi, daughter of music superstar Jon Bon Jovi, was arrested for drug possession in Kirkland, NY today after she suffered a heroin overdose and was found in her dorm room. Fellow student Ian Grant was also arrested for possession, but … Continue reading →

  • New Dosages for Buprenorphine Approved

    Updated: 2012-11-15 00:54:11
    Buprenorphine is the latest drug to be approved for the treatment of opiate addiction – and the only drug FDA-approved for no other medical purpose. It is also unique because it can be prescribed by a qualified physician and taken by the patient at home, unlike methadone and other drugs that must be taken daily in the presence of medical professional. Continue reading →The post New Dosages for Buprenorphine Approved appeared first on Orchid Recovery Center.

  • Veteran’s Day 2012: Honoring Our Vets

    Updated: 2012-11-12 15:23:54
    One of the wonderful things about this country is we love to show our appreciation to those who sacrifice for our freedom. And as we celebrated Veteran’s Day yesterday — and as we continue to recover from Hurricane Sandy — … Continue reading →

  • AL Sheriff Calls Crystal Meth a National Epidemic

    Updated: 2012-11-12 00:30:52
    A small town called Bay Minette in Alabama says that crystal meth is destroying their community. Numerous crimes and drug deals done out in the open in parking lots are common and residents are fed up. Continue reading →The post AL Sheriff Calls Crystal Meth a National Epidemic appeared first on Orchid Recovery Center.

  • Show Us Your Stache. Celebrate Movember!

    Updated: 2012-11-08 20:25:00
    The month of Movember has officially begun. (Movember = moustaches + November.) Every year during the month of November, men — or “Mo Bros” — from around the world grow their mustaches to help raise awareness for the prevention and … Continue reading →

  • Wendy Williams Talks to Dr. Drew About Her Addiction, Whitney Houston

    Updated: 2012-11-08 00:27:24
    Wendy Williams has spoken to the media about her past drug addiction issues, but when she spoke to Dr. Drew about the subject in connection with Whitney Houston, she got a bit more candid. Continue reading →The post Wendy Williams Talks to Dr. Drew About Her Addiction, Whitney Houston appeared first on Orchid Recovery Center.

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