I posted about a month ago about my meth addict husband, and how he once again promised to quit which I knew wouldn't happen but at the time I didn't feel emotionally strong enough to walk away. I...
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...
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 →
Experts describe smoking as the biggest public health disaster in the history of the world. That’s no exaggeration when you consider that fact that half of all those who smoke will eventually be killed by their habit. Despite knowing more about the devastating effects of smoking than ever before, around 30 million people still take read more »
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
I had shoulder surgery two weeks ago, for an injury sustained in the first week of August. At first it was supposed to be just my rotator cuff but they found more stuff than what showed up on the...
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
DRUG ABUSE – USA Tyrann Mathieu among four former LSU players arrested on drug charges – Sports Yahoo Last week the former LSU cornerback was on the cover of Sports Illustrated, as the magazine painted a picture of a young man who had a tough upbringing but had been through drug rehab and was hoping [...]
A US hospital has designed a video game to help children deal with anger problems. The aim of the game is simply to shoot passing spaceships. However – there is a twist. Players must wear a heart rate monitor clipped to their finger and if their heart starts beating too fast, they lose the ability read more »
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 →
Instant access to millions of pornographic images is just a click away for most children in this country. An EU report last year found that around one quarter of children between nine and 16 years old had seen sexually explicit images. Similarly, a YouGov survey from 2010 found that almost a third of 16-18 year read more »
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 →
What is Cocaine What is Cocaine and where does Cocaine come from It’s a popular drug . Addiction is associated with having good times with your friends , having money and power . They write songs about it . They glamorize . it But it’s a lie What is Cocaine Let’s take a closer look at and see if it’s as desirable after the facts are presented . Knowing the facts about cocaine , the truth , might save someone’s life , maybe your . own Derived from the coca plant Other names for cocaine include , but are not limited to coke , snow , lady , flake , gold dust , freebase and . crack Cocaine is derived from the leaves of the coca plant , found in South America . The leaves are mashed , much like grapes are for making wine , then are treated with sulfuric acid . During this process , the active
Many people justify smoking one or two cigarettes once in a while—known as social smoking—by thinking occasional smoking won’t damage their health as much as smoking every day. Unfortunately, smoking fewer cigarettes does not reduce the risk of smoking-related health problems. Physical Health With occasional smoking, you still have several health risks, like: Heart disease [...]DRUG ADDICTION – USA N.J. drug treatment advocates upset by Gov. Christie’s veto of immunity for overdose 911 calls – New Jersey.com Paul Ressler lost his son, Corey, who was 22, to a drug overdose in 2010 when his friends didn’t call 911 for fear of being arrested. Last week, Gov. Christie vetoed the Good [...]
The number of people living with depression in England has risen by almost 500,000 since 2010, an analysis of NHS data has found. By the end of 2010, there were 4.7 million people diagnosed with depression. Now, data suggests that figure is rapidly rising. The data, analysed by firm SSentif, showed that there was also read more »
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 →
Disability benefits are to be cut in 2013, prompting fears that disabled people will be left isolated and in debt. The UK claims to be a world leader in rights for disabled people but money wasted on overpayments has prompted authorities to replace the current system with a ‘personal independence payment’ (PIP) by next year. read more »
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.
Despite being the biggest cause of disability in the Western world, mental ill health is still so highly stigmatised that millions of sufferers report being taunted, abused and shunned by society for their illness. In an international study of over 1,000 sufferers living across 35 different countries, three quarters reported feeling ostracised by society. They read more »
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.
By Michael Guo, NIDA Summer 2012 Intern My name is Michael and I was an intern at NIDA during the summer of 2012. Normally, people picture scientists in laboratories when they think about the National Institutes of Health, but my time with NIDA has shown me that a lot of important scientific work is done [...]
Last year UK hospital admissions for people with eating disorders rose by 16% to 2,288. More worrying still, more than 50 of those people were younger than 10 years old. The statistics, which come from the Health and Social Care Information Centre, also showed that the biggest increase was amongst girls aged between 10 and read more »
(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 →
You might think a few hours of aggressive iron pumping will get those work frustrations out of your system before you head home for the evening, but NHS psychologist Isabel Clarke thinks exercise just makes anger worse. Gyms are reporting an increasing number of ‘gym rage’ incidents – people getting into heated arguments and even read more »
The brain controls just about everything we do, think, and feel. It coordinates all of the body’s physical functions—like standing, walking, and breathing—as well as our memory, emotions, and behaviors. Managing all of those jobs requires 100 billion neurons, or brain cells. And those neurons have trillions—yes, trillions—of connections through synapses, or routing switches that control [...]
Last month author, career coach and Forbes contributor Kathy Caprino launched the ‘Amazing Career Project’, a campaign designed to empower female professionals in their quest to change careers. Kathy has since been inundated with scores of replies from professional women between the ages of 30 and 55 who want help leaving unfulfilling jobs to pursue read more »PRESCRIPTION DRUGS – USA Drop in Illicit Drug Use in Cities, Uptick in Prescription Drug Abuse – U.S. News & World Report Illicit drug use has declined in most large U.S. cities in recent years, but prescription drug abuse has increased, a new study shows. HEROIN – USA Santa Clarita Facing Heroin “Epidemic” – NBC [...]
(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.
Colin Farrell “made a decision” not to change his lifestyle when he became a father – even though he was a “drug-addicted drunk”.
The Irish actor is known for his hard-partying ways and spent time in rehab in 2005 where he was treated for prescription and recreational drug addiction. In 2003 he became a dad when [...]
Who will be this year’s “Mr. October”? The onset of the playoffs has SBB thinking about all things baseball—home runs, hot dogs, and strikeouts. Another common image: baseball players chewing and spitting smokeless tobacco. But that image might be fading. For the 2012 season, Major League Baseball (MLB) banned players, managers, and coaches from carrying [...]
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 →
By Carol Krause, Chief of NIDA’s Public Information and Liaison Branch Many teenagers assume smoking weed is harmless because of all the myths floating around saying it’s safe. What few people know is that the age you start using marijuana actually makes a difference. In fact, if you start smoking it as a teenager, there [...]
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
“Be More Than a Bystander”: Enter a video contest telling how you stand up to bullying During October’s National Bullying Prevention Month, SBB wonders: Do you have sympathy for kids who bully other kids? People often talk about how much bullying affects kids and teens who are the victims of mean-spirited attacks. Adults who were [...]DRUG REHAB – USA Drug Rehab Deaths: Ban On Medical Care In Rehab Centers Is ‘Outdated’ And ‘Disturbing’ – Huffington Post State Senate investigators are calling on lawmakers to lift a ban on medical care in residential drug treatment facilities, pointing to dysfunction and deaths in facilities stymied by outdated laws. DRUG ADDICTION – USA [...]
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.