So I didn't manage not to drink last night but I'm starting today. Even though I've given up all the drugs, chatting on here has helped me come to terms with the fact that I drink addictively too...
In one hour its 2013 here guys... :whoop Happy new year to all of us and may the God gives us strength to stay sober and above all to be HAPPY...:ring:ring I'm now going for a walk with my...
Hi, my name is AWOL and I want to invite you to join me on my sobriety program starting tomorrow. I have been here before; gave up for 15 months, then started again. Now it's forever, starting one...
8 Signs You're a Control Freak - Yahoo! Small Business Advisor (http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/8-signs-you-re-a-control-freak-030759630.html) I read this article yesterday, and wow, it...
Not that I need an excuse, but is anyone else having an issue seeing every one else able to go and get their drinks and celebrate their new years by partying and drinking? I'm finding myself not...
Hi there .I'm new to this site,I have been taking 8 30mg of codeine and now I can't stop ,I know it probably doesn't seem alot but I want to get pregnant in the not so distant future so I need to get...This is my first post and I'm making it only because I have found so much help in this forum over the past couple of weeks. Not sure if I should be in newcomers, friends of, or addicted at this point...
Hello all! I am currently hitting another bottom and am making a stand today. I come from a family of high functioning alcoholics and have been raised to be one also. After getting 2 DUIs, injuries...I turn 30 on Jan.3. I had a 30th bithday for my boyfriend in July. I rented a party bus, we went to wineries and were all blacked out for a few days. I went to other friends' 30th birthdays this past...Hello everyone, This is my first post here. I've been reading around a bit and it has helped. There's been so much devastation in my life from drinking and drug use by my son! So many lives ruined....
hiya,,, im celebrating not only new years eve tonite but,,,,my full 2 months sober,,, first in 10 yrs!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i wanna say thank you to,, sr and all u lovies here who gave me inspiration to...
It’s common knowledge that New Year’s Eve is a prime holiday for drunk driving. 1-in-10 teens alone admit to doing it - and the consequences are life-threatening. Hosting a New Year’s Eve party? Follow a few simple rules and prevent a … Continue reading →
I recently finished the book Memoirs of an Addicted Brain by Marc Lewis. Lewis describes his experiences with addiction over many years from a personal and scientific point of view. Lewis describes his personal experience of taking a variety of substances and interjects with descriptions of the chemical change going on in the body when [...]
When Initiative 502 was passed in Washington, many assumed it was a free-for-all for those interested in the recreational use of marijuana. Continue reading →The post WA State Approved Legal Use of Marijuana for the 21+ Crowd appeared first on Orchid Recovery Center.
When a loved one needs treatment, it’s so common for the family to feel stuck and confused – even hopeless. As we head into the New Year, it’s time to find help. Start With Yourself Families of alcoholics are the … Continue reading →
If you suffer from Seasonal affective disorder, Christmas may not signal a time of joy, but instead a time of real depression. When the weather turns cooler and the nights draw in, many of us find ourselves feeling a little less ‘upbeat’ than usual – but for some, it goes a lot further than this. read more »
A study carried out by researchers from the Columbia University Medical Centre has revealed that being stressed is as damaging to your heart as puffing on five cigarettes per day. We have known for a long time that cigarettes are extremely damaging to our health, but it has only been in recent years that the read more »
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 How Does Being a Woman Change Your Experience with Drug Addiction Treatment Posted on December 24, 2012 by admin Addiction is a horrible experience , regardless of gender , but very often , the experiences that women go through during active addiction are a little
There are hundreds of nicotine replacement devices currently on the market, but does the latest e-cigarette have the power to help you quit smoking? Nicotine replacement therapies, or NRTs, were introduced in the early 90′s with nicotine gum and patches. These devices were a quick way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking a read more »
For many, Christmas brings with it a welcome break in routine, complete with plenty of socialising and present exchanging. For children and adults on the autistic spectrum however, the festive period brings a myriad of challenges such as crowds, surprises and change in routine. This year the National Autistic Society and Ambitious about Autism have read more »
California is notorious for its Three Strikes law, a piece of legislation designed to stop the repeat offenders from continually taking the time of the court by remanding every person with three convictions under their belt to life in prison. No exceptions. Continue reading →The post 3 Strikes and Drug-Related Crimes are Up for Debate in CA appeared first on Orchid Recovery Center.
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS – USA Prescription drugs ‘orphan’ children in eastern Kentucky – CNN Lush, green hillsides and white picket fences. It is a place where bluegrass music may be heard trailing off when a car passes by, where “downtown” is a two-block stretch of quaint shops. Life here may seem simple, but a darkness has [...]
Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page Drug Abuse Counseling Drug Abuse : Counseling Joe Herzanek has been helping families in need with over 30 years of real-life Offering hands-on experience and success helping families deal with addiction and alcoholism Your situation may be unique , but it’s not . hopeless Specializing in those tough , seemingly impossible” . situations There IS a . solution Let me say that again— There IS a solution Together we can formulate a plan to restore sanity to your life—saving you and your family time , money , stress and unnecessary . heartache Personalized consultations with author addiction counselor Joe . Herzanek Specialized to your unique . situation in person or by phone JOE NOW COUNSELS with the addict—as well as their familyChild protection charity NSPCC has launched an advertising campaign to assure victims that abuse is not just a problem of the past – help is available regardless of how long ago that abuse happened. The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (Ceop) has reported a 30% rise in reports about abuse, which may have been read more »
Last week, we talked about Nomophobia – a loosely-coined fear of losing one’s cell phone. Social media is a beast all its own, but one that’s certainly connected to our affinity for the smart phone… Facebook has one billion users. … 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 Fergie Tells Oprah About Past Drug Addiction Posted on December 17, 2012 by admin When Fergie opened up to Oprah about her past struggle with crystal meth addiction she sent a strong message to her fans across the nation : no matter how devastating the addiction ,
Sunita Pattani realised she had an issue with food when her husband left her out of the blue saying, “I can’t watch you doing this to yourself”. Pattani was suffering from binge eating disorder, or BED, a disorder that often goes unrecognised, even by its sufferers. BED is less well known than eating disorders such read more »
Are you always checking for your phone? Are others often frustrated that you use your phone at dinner, during class or work meetings? In ’08, researchers in the UK invented the term Nomophobia, a.k.a “No-mobile-phobia” as the fear of and obsession with … Continue reading →
A study by independent think-tank Demos has been published looking at the impact parental drinking habits have on their children. When we hear reports of drinking in the media, they are often stories about trips to A&E or city-centre fights, not what happens behind closed doors. Demos recently published a study called ‘Feeling the Effects’ read more »
In New Jersey, like many states across the country, the wait lists are intensely long for patients who are ready to seek assistance fighting drug and alcohol addiction. Too often, patients are forced to wait months to get a spot in treatment – and for many, this is just too long. Continue reading →The post Wait Lists Are Long for Drug Rehab in NJ appeared first on Orchid Recovery Center.PRESCRIPTION DRUGS – USA Brooke Mueller ‘enters rehab for 19th time after overdosing on powerful ADHD drug Adderall’ – Daily Mail Brooke Mueller is said to have entered rehab due to addiction issues with prescription medication. The ex-wife of Charlie Sheen is apparently hooked on Adderall – a powerful psycho-stimulant used to treat Attention Deficit [...]
Last month Routledge published Britain’s first comprehensive guide to sex addiction. Author Paula Hall has drawn upon her own experience as a sexual psychotherapist to provide an interesting and often shocking insight into the world of sex addiction. While researching her book, Ms Hall interviewed 350 sex addicts. She was surprised to find that 25% read more »
The epidemic of prescription drug addiction is not just a problem in the United States; the Canadian government is also struggling with helping its citizens overcome the issue – especially its smallest citizens. Continue reading →The post Ontario Government Invests $15 Million in Helping Pregnant Women Fight Drug Addiction appeared first on Orchid Recovery Center.
In a new article published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, researchers from the University of Bonn in Germany report that they now have definitive evidence that points to a genetic cause for Internet addiction. The team believes they have isolated an alteration in a specific gene that produces dependency on digital media. The hope [...]
By Zofia Klosowska, NIDA Research Training Award Fellow On Saturday, September 8, I had the opportunity to volunteer at a very special event on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) main campus, called “Celebration of Science,” otherwise known as COS. Going to the main campus is always a treat. The beautiful gardens, the flowers, the [...]
Getting intervention help is a process, not an event. Be patient but persistent.
AiR Rules of the Road #13
As a behavioral health call center representative, I talk with families in crisis all day long. Whether the situation involves drug addiction, alcohol dependence, or another mental health crisis, when families need an interventionist, I always encourage them [...]
Some people say that hitting “rock bottom” is a necessary evil — that it’s the only way that an addict will recognize that they have to go through the hard work of drug addiction treatment to get sober. Because recovery … Continue reading →The post Can Breakups Help You Get Clean and Sober? appeared first on Orchid Recovery Center.
When 28-year-old Eric Dresdale left treatment, he realized he had no clue how to properly handle his money when sober. So, he and his two friends also in recovery created the Next Step Card, the very first prepaid card aimed at … Continue reading →
By Elisabeth Burton, 2012 NIDA Addiction Science Fair Award Winner About 4 years ago, my good friend tried to die by suicide; the reason behind it? She felt like she didn’t match up to the women you see in magazines; she felt like she wasn’t beautiful or skinny enough. The thing about these pictures: The [...]