• The addict voice is so loud!, now at 3 months clean.

    Updated: 2013-01-31 09:24:17
    [[[[[SCROLL DOWN TO WHERE IT SAYS SUMMARY IF YOU DONT WANNA READ ALL THE VENTING STUFF, it turned out kinda long ]]]]]]]]]] VENTING: 9 days till I have 90 days completely clean from all...

  • Struggling tonight

    Updated: 2013-01-31 08:27:55
    Tonight is hard and I'm struggling a bit. I am having a problem with remembering the past "good" remembering most everything about him. It is physically difficult to not talk to him or go see him. He...

  • Big Book Quote for 1/31/2013

    Updated: 2013-01-31 08:13:02
    **~*~*~*~*^ BigBookQuote^*~*~*~*~**** *"We will seldom be interested in liquor. If tempted, we recoil from* *it as from a hot flame. We react sanely and normally, and we will* *find that...

  • As Bill Sees It for 1/31/2013

    Updated: 2013-01-31 08:09:35
    **~*~*~*~*^AsBill SeesIt^*~*~*~*~** *In God's Economy**"In God's economy, nothing is wasted. Through failure, we learn a lesson in humility which is probably needed, painful though it is." ...

  • Twenty-Four Hours A Day for 1/31/2013

    Updated: 2013-01-31 08:07:23
    **~*~*~*^TwentyFourHoursADay^*~*~*~** *A.A. Thought for the Day* *Drinking cuts you off from God. No matter how you were brought up, no matter what your religion is, no matter if you say you...

  • Terrible taste in my mouth

    Updated: 2013-01-31 08:05:37
    Hello all, I have been sober now completely for one month, all withdrawals have subsided and I feel great! However when I wake in the morning I have a terrible taste in my mouth? Just wondered if...

  • Daily Reflections for 1/31/2013

    Updated: 2013-01-31 08:03:59
    ****~*~*~*~*^DailyReflections^*~*~*~*~** *OUR COMMON WELFARE COMES FIRST**The unity of Alcoholics Anonymous is the most cherished quality our Society has. . . . We stay whole, or A.A. dies. ...

  • Early counselling could ‘cut teen drinking’, experts claim

    Updated: 2013-01-31 08:00:36
    Researchers have claimed that teenagers with emotional and behavioural problems could be stopped from binge drinking if they undergo mental health therapy. According to charity Action on Addiction, around six in every 10 11-15-year-olds in England say they drink, while around 5,000 teenagers are admitted to UK hospitals for alcohol-related problems every year. Scientists from read more »

  • Weird question!

    Updated: 2013-01-31 07:38:20
    I've been keeping a very small amount of alcohol in my home to help in my recovery everytime I looked at it and didn't drink I felt stronger. Today I threw it out and I'm not sure about how I am...

  • afraid 2 post

    Updated: 2013-01-31 07:25:25
    Because I am new here and last time I put my stuff out there, I wasn't really thrilled with a few responses I got. Oh well. Lol. Good thing we have the ignore button. I'm liking this site,but kinda...

  • Back Again!

    Updated: 2013-01-31 06:53:40
    So here I am again..... tried the tapering method to cut back on my drinking and looks like everyone was right! It didn't work for me :( I'm back to drinking a bottle of wine a day from 11 AM onwards...

  • recovery is hard

    Updated: 2013-01-31 06:08:33
    Its an awesome trip 2 take tho. Getting better,feeling great. But not without its bumps and rides. Been riding this horse 4 2 long to fool you.I'm finally being the person I was meant 2 be. OMG the...

  • Having trouble taking that plunge..

    Updated: 2013-01-31 06:01:32
    So I've been going to NA 4-5 times a week and I'm currently 65 days clean. I'm having a hard time finding a sponsor and joining a home group. I really do enjoy going to meetings and I'm not...

  • First step

    Updated: 2013-01-31 05:54:26
    Well, after much prayer I broached the subject of my husband's alcohol habit/addiction to him this evening. (Even though the doctor had told me to wait and let them talk first.) We talked a couple...

  • Family member is an addict? Alcohol? Cocaine? Pain killers? Prescription drug?

    Updated: 2013-01-31 00:40:06
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  • Jan 30, Miracles do Happen

    Updated: 2013-01-30 13:22:21
    Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page Miracles do Happen by Anthony Engstrom Lockport Illinois Only light drives out darkness I began to be jittery in the . morning Liquor ceased to be a luxury it became a necessity . Gradually things got worse . As we became subjects of King Alcohol , shivering denizens of his mad realm , the chilling vapor that is loneliness settled down . It thickened , ever becoming blacker . If there was a Devil , he seemed the Boss Universal , He was on different footing . His roots grasped a new . soil An all night place supplied me with a dozen glasses of Vodka . My writhing nerves were stilled at . last Should I kill myself No not now . Then a mental fog settled down . Vodka would fix that . So two bottles , and oblivion . The remorse ,

  • Almost addicted

    Updated: 2013-01-30 13:19:09
    Wednesday January 30th 2013 Quick Search Addiction Blog Alcoholism Drug Abuse Compulsive Gambling Internet Addiction Prescription Drug Abuse Sexual Addiction X Email to a : Friend : To : Message Almost addicted January 30, 2013 By Lena Butler Almost addicted” is a phrase coined by Dr . J . Wesley Boyd . Why people get addicted to drugs alcohol or behaviors varies . So who does this label apply to Does neuroscience addiction research support the model And should we even be using the idea of almost addicted” at all We explore here and invite your comments about almost addiction” at the . end Who is J . Wesley Boyd , MD , PhD This blog post is about someone who is extremely important to the field of addiction research J . Wesley Boyd , MD , . PhD Just how important Well : he belongs to the

  • Jan 30, I became who I believed I was

    Updated: 2013-01-30 13:06:38
    Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page I became who I believed I was by Jennifer Harper Wichita , Kansas This is me today Growing up was another story of its own , chained to the bed at 14 made me leave home for good that's when I started my walk with the devil , drugs were always beneath me , something I would never consider doing and one day for a reason unknown I decided to use meth . The story of my life is a great and long one indeed one that I'm not sure I could get through reliving but knowing how close to hell I was and Jesus reached down and saved me gave me all the strength I needed to get sober . I'm not saying by any means it was easy , it was by far the hardest thing I have EVER done , but here I am trying to tell my story of survival hoping one day it

  • Gay people are ‘more relaxed’ than heterosexuals, study finds

    Updated: 2013-01-30 08:00:32
    Lesbians, bisexuals and gay men have fewer depressive symptoms and lower levels of physical stress than heterosexual people, researchers from the University of Montreal have claimed. Robert-Paul Juster and his team were surprised by the results, given the social implications of being homosexual in a society that, in many places, does not openly tolerate same-sex read more »

  • Jan 29, Dry Drunk can often be worse than someone was when they were drinking

    Updated: 2013-01-29 15:06:36
    Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page Dry Drunk Dry Drunk Drying Out Is Not Enough By Ned Wicker Getting sober is not the only answer to alcohol abuse or alcoholism . I say that because people think that as long as somebody isn’t drunk , they’re sober . The idea of a dry drunk” is hard to get your hands around , but it’s the key point to understanding that just because somebody isn’t drunk or isn’t drinking , that doesn’t mean they are free from dependence on alcohol or free from their alcoholism . Trying to get help An acquaintance of ours talked her husband into going in for treatment for his drinking problem , and he traveled half-way across the country to check into a Christian treatment facility . He was there for 30 days and the final bill for the treatment

  • Help for Xanax addiction

    Updated: 2013-01-29 14:10:19
    Wednesday January 30th 2013 Quick Search Addiction Blog Alcoholism Drug Abuse Compulsive Gambling Internet Addiction Prescription Drug Abuse Sexual Addiction X Email to a : Friend : To : Message Help for Xanax addiction January 29, 2013 By Addiction Blog Xanax addiction help Do you think you or someone you love is addicted to Xanax alprazolam You are not alone . Xanax has a powerful effect on the body and a high dependency rate . Xanax is extremely effective in treating depression and panic attacks . But the added euphoric effect can inhibit people from stopping Xanax out of fear of increased anxiety or because they are trying to self-medicate . This is why informed doctors try to regulate its . use So , what can you do to start treating Xanax addiction or withdrawal Here , we look at some

  • Jan 28, Addicted to meth

    Updated: 2013-01-28 13:32:34
    Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page Addicted to meth by Melissa Hi my name is Melissa I'm 27yrs old and have been addicted to meth for almost 8yrs . I don't have a criminal record nor have I been arrested in my adult life . I held a job for almost 7yrs working at a gas station as a cashier until last November 2 days after Thanksgiving i was terminated for a no call no show . I kept my addiction secret from my family and friends until exactly 1 week before my birthday in September of 2011 when i had to be rushed to the hospital because i was having a stroke . You would think after I had my stroke I would of woke up and found the help that I needed to get clean and sober but I didn't , in fact my addiction has only gotten worse . I use up to 400 a week unless my

  • Jan 28, You have to go through the worst before you get to the best.

    Updated: 2013-01-28 13:30:03
    . Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page You have to go through the worst before you get to the best . by Felicia Indiana me today , sober me today , sober I was 13 years old when I first started smoking pot . Of course I liked it , who wouldn't I would smoke daily , it would make me feel happy , care free , I would laugh constantly and that was great I loved it . When i was 15 years old I snorted my first pill because my friends told me Just do it It will hit you faster and it feels great , there is nothing wrong with doing it . So I did . I snorted my first pill . When it hit me damn the feeling was amazing , nothing could compare to do . I snorted pills day after day after day . It was easy to hide because my father didn't care when I left to go to my friends

  • Is Molly addictive?

    Updated: 2013-01-28 13:20:50
    Monday January 28th 2013 Quick Search Addiction Blog Alcoholism Drug Abuse Compulsive Gambling Internet Addiction Prescription Drug Abuse Sexual Addiction X Email to a : Friend : To : Message Is Molly addictive January 28, 2013 By Addiction Blog Molly , also known as MDMA , is an illegal drug popular in rave and club culture . The use of MDMA is on the rise and popular for its mind altering effects and increased intimacy . How long does MDMA stay in the system And what makes Molly addictive Plus , how do you know that you’ve become addicted to Molly or not We review these questions here and invite your questions about the addictive potential of Molly at the . end What is Molly used for Molly MDMA was first created in a lab in 1912. It then traveled slowly from Europe to the United States .

  • The War on Drugs: Did We Win or Lose?

    Updated: 2013-01-28 00:17:09
    In 1971, Richard Nixon declared war on the drug problem in the United States. The goal was to cut the supply of drugs coming into the country by increasing federal policing efforts and thus significantly decrease the rate of drug addiction in the US. Clearly, it hasn’t been a success. Continue reading →The post The War on Drugs: Did We Win or Lose? appeared first on Orchid Recovery Center.

  • Detox from Ambien

    Updated: 2013-01-27 00:56:41
    Sunday January 27th 2013 Quick Search Addiction Blog Alcoholism Drug Abuse Compulsive Gambling Internet Addiction Prescription Drug Abuse Sexual Addiction X Email to a : Friend : To : Message Detox from Ambien January 27, 2013 By Addiction Blog Have you been taking Ambien to fall to sleep for a while Are you ready to learn how to stop Ambien to get to sleep If so , you may want to go through a process called detox as you withdraw from Ambien Here , we review common detox practices , how long Ambien withdrawal lasts and whether or not you should detox from Ambien at home . Then , we invite your questions about detox from Ambien at the . end Detox from Ambien symptoms There are quite a few symptoms that may come up for you as you are detoxing from Ambien . Severe detox from Ambien symptoms

  • Jan 26, Alcoholism Causes might be different than most think

    Updated: 2013-01-26 18:28:34
    Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page Alcoholism Causes Alcoholism Causes The late Rev . Dwayne Olson , who was the inspiration for this web site , said it this : way One drink is too much and all of Lake Michigan is not enough . A recovering alcoholic for more than 50 years , Rev . Olson understood that for him , taking that first drink meant trouble . But was that the cause of his alcoholism Some can drink and never get addicted To understand the nature of the disease , we first must try to identify the criteria necessary for the disease to be present . Dr . Carlton Erickson of the University of Texas , explained to a large group of counselors that some people , no matter how much they drink , will not become alcoholics , because the criteria as outlined in

  • Jan 26, How to help our son who is in treatment?

    Updated: 2013-01-26 13:31:53
    Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page How to help our son who is in treatment by Dee CT Good , Morning I am writing because I am looking for help for myself , my family and my son . We mom , dad , sister , wife and in-laws had an intervention with my son on Saturday . My son is a Heroin addict . He did admit he needed help and he is now in a center . His wife is a mess now because they do 2 young children and he(my son is always calling her . Has only gone to a few things because he is sick . We think he is detoxing still but we don't have knowledge ourselves . What is the best thing we can do on our side to understand what he is going through and to help us get through this . We live in CT and are looking for meetings . Al-Anon seems to be for drinking . Can you

  • Addiction and fear: 5 ways to address fear in addiction recovery

    Updated: 2013-01-26 11:35:01
    : Sunday January 27th 2013 Quick Search Addiction Blog Alcoholism Drug Abuse Compulsive Gambling Internet Addiction Prescription Drug Abuse Sexual Addiction X Email to a : Friend : To : Message Addiction and fear : 5 ways to address fear in addiction recovery January 26, 2013 By Stan Popovich Fear is an addict’s worst enemy Many people who deal with addiction have a difficult time in managing their fears when they are in recovery . Remember that alcohol and drugs will do nothing in the long run in fixing your problems . It will just make things worse . Managing your fear and anxieties as well as seeking addiction and depression help will take some hard work . In fact , addiction and psychological treatment are complementary . Be patient , persistent and stay committed in trying to solve

  • Depression and suicide driven by debt

    Updated: 2013-01-26 00:00:45
    A recent report has suggested that debt and irresponsible lending by the government is fueling a rise in depression in Britain. Continuous intimidation from debt collectors and irresponsible lending is leading to a rise in depression and suicide according to a report published by the University of Brighton. The report entitled ‘Responsible individuals and irresponsible read more »

  • One Billion Rising: moving to end violence against women

    Updated: 2013-01-25 16:00:00
    The One Billion Rising campaign looks to bring women of all cultures and backgrounds together to put an end to violence against women. The recent gang rape in Delhi has caught the media’s attention and highlighted the ongoing issue of violence against women. Support to end this violence has gone global, and it appears the read more »

  • Jan 25, Alcoholism Symptoms and a check list of what to look for.

    Updated: 2013-01-25 15:41:03
    . Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page Alcoholism Symptoms and Checklist Here are the major Alcoholism Symptoms The following is a checklist of signs and symptoms to look for when the possibility of a problem : exists 1. NEEDING To Drink : Alcohol The illness causes a person to experience a strong craving for alcohol , a compulsive need to drink . The daily schedule begins to focus on access to alcohol , and some will develop rituals to accommodate that need . They may become angry if the ritual is interrupted , or be irritable when they don’t get that first drink of the day on time . 2. Being OUT of CONTROL People who are in the grips of this disease often find they cannot stop drinking once they start . They may isolate themselves and drink alone , or sneak a

  • January 23, 2013

    Updated: 2013-01-25 05:05:07
    DRUG REHAB – USA Ryan Leaf prison sentence continued after drug rehab eviction – Examiner.com Ryan Leaf is headed back to prison after getting kicked out of a drug rehab center. Leaf has been in and out of jail, with his biggest crime coming when he began to break into people’s homes to steal their [...]

  • Christianity and addiction

    Updated: 2013-01-25 00:52:01
    Friday January 25th 2013 Quick Search Addiction Blog Alcoholism Drug Abuse Compulsive Gambling Internet Addiction Prescription Drug Abuse Sexual Addiction X Email to a : Friend : To : Message Christianity and addiction January 25, 2013 By Addiction Blog How to win the spiritual war on drugs Our culture is neck-deep in a war on drugs—prescription drugs being on the front line . In our society , the war is physical . Laws being made and broken , drugs being bought and stolen . But if you’ve experienced drug addiction , you know there is another war being fought within your mind and . heart It’s only within ourselves this war can be truly won . Physical help is becoming readily available for the physical symptoms of drug addiction . But true freedom cannot be experienced until the spiritual

  • Drug Abuse and Addiction Easy-to-Read Facts

    Updated: 2013-01-24 22:30:33
    : Jump to Navigation Jump to Listen to Main Content Jump to Main Content Home Drugs That People Abuse What Is Addiction Effects of Drugs Recovery Treatment Prevent Drug Abuse Listen to this page Hear and read a story about drug . treatment Take a quiz What do you know about drugs : VIDEO Anyone Can Become Addicted to Drugs : VIDEO Why Are Drugs So Hard to Quit About the National Institute on Drug Abuse NIDA About This Website Tools and Resources Contact Us Site Map Accessibility Privacy FOIA NIH

  • Jan 24, Alcoholism Stories are so common but also but often hidden from sight.

    Updated: 2013-01-24 16:28:36
    . Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page Alcoholism Stories Alcoholism Stories : Steady as She Goes By Ned Wicker Keri leaned back in a large easy chair at the treatment center and started to tell her story about her failed marriage , loss of a high-paying job , her alcoholism , but mostly a story about how she fooled everyone into thinking she was just fine . She was in for detoxification and it was amazing how well she looked , considering she was just admitted the night before . It was a command . performance She can hold her liquor” She admitted to being an alcoholic , but came short of saying that she had a problem with it , mainly because she prided herself on being able to hold her liquor . In her case it was vodka and she went through more than a liter

  • How to withdraw from Ambien

    Updated: 2013-01-24 08:55:52
    Thursday January 24th 2013 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 withdraw from Ambien January 24, 2013 By Addiction Blog Planning to withdraw from Ambien Be prepared first . Ambien zolpidem is classified as a sedative-hypnotic but has many benzodiazepine qualities that affect withdrawal symptoms . Because you can become  dependent on Ambien very quickly , withdrawal from Ambien is likely when using Ambien for more than a couple of weeks . So what are symptoms of Ambien withdrawal and  what does Ambien withdrawal feel like Withdrawal is an unpleasant experience and depending on the severity of use and symptoms , it can be potentially dangerous . That is why

  • DIY depression treatment could save the country millions

    Updated: 2013-01-24 07:30:21
    Giving self-help books to patients battling depression could speed up recovery and save money for the NHS, a new study has found. The study, published in journal Plos One, involved over 200 patients who had been diagnosed with depression by their GP. Over half of the participants were on antidepressant drugs. Randomly chosen individuals were read more »

  • Information on HIV AIDS and teen drug use from NIDA

    Updated: 2013-01-24 05:00:33
    Get the Facts Resources Webisodes Videos Other Campaign Materials Message from the Director This page looks better with JavaScript . enabled Behaviors associated with drug abuse are one of the largest factors in the spread of HIV infection in the United . States Learn more Drugs can change the way the brain works , disrupting the parts of the brain that people use to weigh risks and benefits when making . decisions Learn more Check out the links to our latest research findings and news updates , and find out how you can help inform others about the connection between drug abuse and HIV . AIDS Learn more Help break the dangerous link between drug use and HIV AIDS by telling your friends and family about what you've . learned Learn more since 9 18 07 Get the Embed Code View the badge

  • Recovery Tip: Replace Drinking with Running

    Updated: 2013-01-24 00:17:40
    In fact, many alcoholics in recovery report that one of the most difficult parts of early recovery was trying to figure out a way to fill the day without alcohol. Many respond to this challenge by choosing a new, healthy activity to obsess over. For some, the perfect solution is running. Why? Continue reading →The post Recovery Tip: Replace Drinking with Running appeared first on Orchid Recovery Center.

  • OxyContin withdrawal treatment: How to treat OxyContin withdrawal

    Updated: 2013-01-23 14:42:45
    : Thursday January 24th 2013 Quick Search Addiction Blog Alcoholism Drug Abuse Compulsive Gambling Internet Addiction Prescription Drug Abuse Sexual Addiction X Email to a : Friend : To : Message OxyContin withdrawal treatment : How to treat OxyContin withdrawal January 23, 2013 By Addiction Blog OxyContin oxycodone withdrawal sucks big time . But unlike alcohol detox , OxyContin withdrawal is not life threatening . When you stop using OxyContin symptoms can be uncomfortable , but co-occurring medical issues complicate withdrawal from OxyContin only in a few cases . So what are some ways you can treat OxyContin withdrawal What can you do to make withdrawal less painful We review here , and invite your questions about OxyContin withdrawal treatment at the . end Effects of withdrawal from

  • Jan 23, Over the Counter Drug Abuse

    Updated: 2013-01-23 14:02:44
    Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page Over the Counter Drug Abuse Over the Counter Drug Abuse Most of the attention given to drug abuse is centered on the street trade of illegal drugs , such as marijuana , cocaine and heroin . But there is a serious and ever-growing problem with people abusing over-the-counter drugs purchased at the local corner pharmacy . Over the counter medications are those that do not require a doctor’s prescription and can be purchased by anyone . Ephedrine is a good example What comes to mind first is ephedrine , the key ingredient in the manufacture of methamphetamine . This is found in cold remedies . The rise in methamphetamine addiction and the resulting crime that accompanied the wave of new addicts , prompted officials to monitor and

  • Sara Bellum Blog NIDA for Teens

    Updated: 2013-01-23 11:31:00
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  • NIDANIH YouTube

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  • Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator

    Updated: 2013-01-23 11:30:53
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  • Drug Abuse and Addiction Easy-to-Read Facts

    Updated: 2013-01-23 11:30:47
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  • Stereo-Hype – festival for better mental health in African and Caribbean communities

    Updated: 2013-01-23 08:00:02
    This weekend London will host Stereo-Hype, a festival celebrating the strengths and achievements of African and Caribbean people who suffer from mental health problems. Stereo-Hype 2013 is free and open to everyone. It will be held between Friday 25 and Saturday 26 January at Stratford Circus, London. A programme of music, film, comedy, drama, art read more »

  • Jan 22, Is generic of Subutex the same?

    Updated: 2013-01-22 13:45:01
    Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page Is generic of Subutex the same by Christopher Hi My service has been asked to replace Subutex with generic Buprenorphine to reduce cost , and rightly . so However , a couple of patients have experienced agitation , and feel the the generic drug is not as . potent Is there a difference between the drugs Comments for Is generic of Subutex the same Click here to add your own comments Subutex is brand name for Buprenorphine by : Debbie Wicker The short answer to your question is that Subutex is the brand name for Buprenorphine . Subutex only contains Buprenorphine and nothing else . Your patients should be receiving the exact same effect from the . generic Suboxone does contain other ingredients , an many believe is less likely to

  • What is the spiritual cause of addiction?

    Updated: 2013-01-22 13:32:44
    Tuesday January 22nd 2013 Quick Search Addiction Blog Alcoholism Drug Abuse Compulsive Gambling Internet Addiction Prescription Drug Abuse Sexual Addiction X Email to a : Friend : To : Message What is the spiritual cause of addiction January 22, 2013 By Rhonda Landry Some may say that  the Bible and drug use do not mix . But what about those who have fallen or who are looking for  Biblical help for addiction One of the main spiritual causes of addiction is fear . How can we address fear in the context of an all-knowing , all-loving God More here on spiritual addiction treatment and how to address the spiritual cause of addiction . Plus , a space at the end for your comments and . questions Putting God first will heal your spirit Making God the priority in your life is essential for

  • Hooked on NFL Play-Offs?

    Updated: 2013-01-21 16:07:59
    We’re nearing the end of the NFL playoffs – a time in the thick of winter when football fans cheer their favorite team onto the greatest victory. But upsets and unexpected losses can have a genuinely negative impact on fans … Continue reading →

  • Jan 21, About Alcoholism is our main page about the addiction to alcohol.

    Updated: 2013-01-21 14:01:39
    . Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page About Alcoholism Welcome our section about Alcoholism It’s widely available , perfectly legal and socially acceptable , but one in nine people will develop a dependence on alcohol . It’s a part of American culture , from beer tents at church socials to Margaritas at a local restaurant . We buy it at liquor stores , super markets and gas stations . Distilleries promote the sophistication” of enjoying their product , while beer companies may tell you to man up” and drink their brand . It’s all a way of getting you to . drink Parents can be part of the problem about alcoholism Mothers and fathers will sometimes tell you that allowing their children to drink at home is perfectly harmless , but studies have shown that children in

  • Don’t be blue this Monday

    Updated: 2013-01-21 09:50:07
    Morning all, If you haven’t heard already, today is Blue Monday, the day of the year when we feel at our collective lowest. But what is it about today that makes it so depressing?  According to an equation created by Cardiff University just before the recession hit, the third Monday in January is said to read more »

  • Seeking Pain Meds? How to Tell if You’re Addicted

    Updated: 2013-01-21 00:26:55
    You know you’re physically dependent on the pills – you have built a tolerance and take a higher dose than when you started plus you don’t feel well if you’re late taking a dose or run out of the medication – but are you addicted to your pain meds? Continue reading →The post Seeking Pain Meds? How to Tell if You’re Addicted appeared first on Orchid Recovery Center.

  • Addiction and depression help: Where to find it

    Updated: 2013-01-21 00:26:15
    : Tuesday January 22nd 2013 Quick Search Addiction Blog Alcoholism Drug Abuse Compulsive Gambling Internet Addiction Prescription Drug Abuse Sexual Addiction X Email to a : Friend : To : Message Addiction and depression help : Where to find it January 21, 2013 By Stan Popovich Finding help dealing with addiction and depression There are many sources of help for someone who deals with addiction , fear and or depression . In fact , psychological principles of addiction treatment are practiced by psychologists , addictions counselors and specialists , as well as MD psychiatrists . Motivational interviewing practice cognitive behavioral therapy and or talk therapy may be just what you need to dealing with addiction and depression . Keep in mind here that coping with anxiety and self-help or

  • Sex Work and K2: The Mechanism of Control

    Updated: 2013-01-20 22:04:06
    K2 is one of the many synthetic versions of marijuana available to those looking for a relaxing high. The biggest difference between K2 and marijuana? K2 is still legal in certain forms in a number of states. It’s the legality of it that is making it such a huge draw for a number of sex [...]

  • Are doctors refusing to carry out ‘pointless’ tests for dementia?

    Updated: 2013-01-19 19:00:25
    Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt believes doctors are denying dementia patients treatment and are refusing to carry out diagnostic tests for the disease, due to there being no effective cures available. Mr. Hunt has recently said that Britain should be “ashamed” that so many have been denied treatment that could have staved off the condition for read more »

  • Jan 19, Alcoholism Treatment is needed and the 12 steps are a good place to start.

    Updated: 2013-01-19 13:56:26
    . Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page Alcoholism Treatment Alcoholism Treatment The very first step in the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-Step program gives us the key to alcoholism treatment . We admitted that we were powerless over our alcoholism that our lives had become unmanageable . That may sound trite , but there are two very important points for the person affected in that statement , that , we are out of control , and our lives are . unmanageable Weekly Treatment I see people come and go from the treatment center every week . Some are seeking help after a repeat bout with the disease , while others are obviously there because someone else has either encouraged them or pestered them enough to force an action . Sometimes a person is there because of a court

  • Touring India With The Orchid

    Updated: 2013-01-18 17:26:45
    When Julie Queler founded The Orchid in 2004, she wanted to reach out to women of all walks of life, helping them to understand why addictions are so very dangerous and providing them with the tools they could use to … Continue reading →The post Touring India With The Orchid appeared first on Orchid Recovery Center.

  • Jan 18, Drug Addiction -- Moving into Recovery!

    Updated: 2013-01-18 15:19:22
    Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page Drug Addiction Support It won't happen to me Drug addiction does not seem within the realm of possibility for most people . Nobody sets out to become drug or alcohol dependent . No one believes they will develop an addiction or become a drug addict . Some people may take an illegal drug for the first time just to have a thrill or be a part of the crowd . Some people need prescription medication , but over time they begin to take too much , too often . Many drink because they want to feel better after a long day . Whatever the case , people certainly do not expect the misery that comes with addiction . But there is help for addiction and rehabilitation can work . Addiction has many faces , none of them pretty . This site is

  • Can children ‘grow out’ of Autism?

    Updated: 2013-01-18 07:00:10
    Recent research has caused psychologists to challenge the view that Autism is an incurable condition. There are thought to be an estimated 600,000 people in Britain affected by autism. The condition results in problems reading social situations and can cause the sufferer to respond inappropriately to social cues. For many, these issues can lead to read more »

  • Jan 17, Drug Addiction Choice or Disease of the Brain?

    Updated: 2013-01-17 23:17:34
    Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page Drug Addiction Choice Is Drug Addiction Choice or a Disease How can it be a disease if you bring it on yourself There is a world of opinion about whether a person becomes an addict alcoholic by choice , or if they contract the disease of addiction alcoholism through no fault of their own . Maybe it is a chicken and egg issue , but either way , addiction is not something anyone asks for or puts on their list of aspirations . It is a disease of the brain We believe addiction alcoholism is a disease of the brain , triggered when a substance is introduced and fires receptors I the brain . It’s like a crouching tiger , waiting in the tall grass for some prey to come along . Obviously , without the prey , the tiger goes hungry .

  • Millionaire Property Dealer Brought Down by Cocaine Addiction

    Updated: 2013-01-17 22:04:04
    A property dealer from West Wales was arrested and sentenced to five years in prison after he was caught with what was described as a “massive amount” of cocaine. The successful businessman even had an obvious nose deformity caused by his abuse and use of cocaine – clearly, it was a longstanding problem with plenty [...]

  • The Reports are In: Buprenorphine Treatment for Addicted Mom Reduces Fetal Distress

    Updated: 2013-01-17 00:01:50
    : 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 The Reports are In : Buprenorphine Treatment for Addicted Mom Reduces Fetal Distress Posted on January 17, 2013 by admin It†s an ongoing debate : what is the best way to provide treatment to women who are addicted to opiates but pregnant Immediate cold turkey

  • January 16, 2013

    Updated: 2013-01-16 13:31:54
    DRUG / ALCOHOL REHAB – USA Stuart Schweigert wants to help Charles Rogers after drug, alcohol rehab – Michigan Live A local judge and the National Football League Players Association aren’t the only ones seeking to help Charles Rogers, the former Saginaw High School star athlete and former Detroit Lions wide receiver who is in [...]

  • Jan 16, Drug Addiction Questions about divorce and handle ex-spouse.

    Updated: 2013-01-16 13:29:50
    . Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page Drug Addiction Questions Drug Addiction Questions I’m divorced and my spouse has the children half time . I believe my spouse is using . drugs It’s a ghastly situation . The pawns in this scenario are your children . What are your motives Before you take any action , look first at your own motives . Are you going to get back at your ex by using the children It’s a very harsh question , but be sure of yourself . If you believe your ex is using , what is your evidence If a third party were to become involved , would there be enough evidence to convince that person that your ex is using Assuming you still have some level of feeling for your ex , you may want to do an intervention and try to facilitate him her going into

  • Jan 16, Drugs aren`t worth it

    Updated: 2013-01-16 00:47:40
    Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page Drugs aren`t worth it I just wanted to say to anyone who is using drugs and doesn't already know it . drugs will destroy everything If I had known when I started using half of the things that drugs were going to end up doing to me I would have run as fast and far as I could have . Life without drugs is the best Click here to post . comments Join in and write your own page It's easy to do . How Simply click here to return to Your Addiction Stories HOME PAGE Addiction Treatment Addiction Intervention Your Stories New on This Site Help Needed About Us Contact Us Treatment Your Questions Addiction Causes Symptoms of Addiction Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Now Recovery From Addiction Christian Treatment Facts about Addiction Family

  • Jan 15, Drug addiction questions that you may have and need answers for.

    Updated: 2013-01-15 14:12:40
    . Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page Drug Addiction Questions and Answers Drug Addiction Questions What is recovery Recovery is a process . It begins with a person discovering or admitting that they have a problem with drugs and or alcohol and they need help . Depending on their individual situation and needs , a recovery treatment program is established , either in a residential setting , or out-patient . Recovery is a lifestyle People who receive treatment for their addictions are not cured of those addictions , so recovery is also a lifestyle . Like other chronic conditions , like diabetes , addiction is not cured , but it can be managed . One of the first steps in recovery is to get the substance out of the system , and so recovering addicts will go through

  • Will an Addiction-Proof Painkiller Stop Prescription Drug Addiction?

    Updated: 2013-01-14 22:04:02
    There’s a version of naloxone called (+)-naloxone that researchers think may be effective in the treatment of prescription drug addiction – not as a treatment for active addicts but as a way to prevent the development of addiction in the first place. Billed as the first addiction-proof painkiller, it may be the first time that [...]

  • Jan 14, Vicodin Addiction Facts

    Updated: 2013-01-14 18:37:56
    Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page Vicodin Addiction Facts Vicodin Addiction Facts Here are some facts that may surprise or sadden you about Vicodin abuse . As with most issues about addiction , there is much that is unexpected the costs or much higher than expected and the causes are very sad . That fact that child abuse is such a strong predictor of abuse speaks volumes about the problem . See what you think : Vicodin Addiction Facts : 1 Vicodin abuse and Vicodin addiction , according to the National Institute of Health , impacts all Americans , because we all pay the cost for it . Vicodin Addiction Facts : 2 Statistics show that Vicodin abuse and Vicodin addiction cost Americans over 484 billion annually . This figure includes healthcare costs and abuses of

  • Jan 14, Want to find support meetings

    Updated: 2013-01-14 13:28:12
    Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page Want to find support meetings by Brandy My husband is addicted to pain medication after an injury . He is interested in finding out about local support meetings for himself and I am interested in meetings for family members of addicts . I was not sure if al-anon meetings were only for families of alcoholics and where we can find out about local meetings . Comments for Want to find support meetings Click here to add your own comments Lots of good choices by : Debbie Wicker There are a lot of good choices for you and your husband . Your husband needs to go to AA or NA meetings . AA stands for Alcoholics Anonymous and will have meetings just for alcohol but also has meeting for substance abuse of any kind . Narcotics Anonymous NA

  • Lance Armstrong Admits to Doping

    Updated: 2013-01-14 00:13:42
    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 Lance Armstrong Admits to Doping Posted on January 14, 2013 by admin Over the last few years , Lance Armstrong has repeatedly denied all charges of doping during his biking career – and the charges came thick and fast from multiple legal entities . Ultimately , the

  • Jan 12, How can I help my husband end his addiction?

    Updated: 2013-01-12 13:40:59
    Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page How can I help my husband end his addiction by Sara My husband is an addict and seems to not want to get help but keeps coming back home and then leaving again . I'm not sure what to do because he has been abusive lately . He has 2 cases on this . What can I do to help him Comments for How can I help my husband end his addiction Click here to add your own comments The drugs are in control by : Debbie Wicker Dear , Sara Your husband sounds like he has two problems both related to his drug addiction . The first problem is that he has tried to stop but has lost control and CAN'T stop . using The second problem is anger . Anger is very serious because it tends to escalate and if not treated can lead to very dangerous circumstances

  • Jan 11, Drug Addiction Pregnancy

    Updated: 2013-01-11 19:51:01
    Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page Drug Addiction Pregnancy Drug Addiction : Pregnancy Drinking During Pregnancy--- No Amount Is Safe By Ned Wicker Drinking alcohol is very much a part of our American culture , so much so that women who are about to become pregnant , or who have just learned that they are pregnant , want to know the risks of drinking while they are carrying their baby . They want to continue to drink They want to know if they can continue to drink , and that sometimes means asking the question until they hear what they want to hear . The truth is no amount of alcohol during pregnancy has been proven to be safe . Bottom line : don’t drink when you’re pregnant . Drug Addiction Pregnancy is VERY harmful to the unborn baby . The hazards are many

  • Jan 10, Drug Addiction Theories

    Updated: 2013-01-10 23:35:23
    Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page Drug Addiction Theories Drug Addiction Theories What is Drug Addiction Drug addiction is a chronic disease affecting the brain and just about everyone is different . Drugs affect different people in different ways . One use can cause addiction in some One person can take and abuse drugs , yet never become addicted while another merely has one experience and is immediately hooked . Drug addiction is characterized by a person having to use the drug(s repeatedly regardless of the damage it does : to Their health Their family Their career Their relationships with friends and the community Addiction is not limited to drugs and alcohol . People can be addicted to many things , such as food , gambling , shopping , or most anything

  • Are Synthetic Drugs Over?

    Updated: 2013-01-10 00:32:03
    Synthetic drugs of all kinds – usually sold under the name of K2, spice, or bath salts – were all over the media last year. With all the hype and myths and new laws surrounding synthetic substances, will we be seeing much of them in 2013? Continue reading →The post Are Synthetic Drugs Over? appeared first on Orchid Recovery Center.

  • Jan 8, What is Cocaine?

    Updated: 2013-01-08 19:31:41
    Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page 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

  • Jan 8, Side Effects of Cocaine

    Updated: 2013-01-08 19:24:02
    Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page Side Effects of Cocaine Side Effects of Cocaine Over six million people in the United States chose to purchase and use the illegal drug cocaine . The drug can be sniffed , snorted , injected or smoked , but no matter how it is taken , either in powder form or crack cocaine in a pipe , cocaine is popular because it produces an intense euphoric . feeling They feel energized , but little do users know how powerfully addictive this drug is , nor do they understand or even comprehend its negative side . effects Side Effects of : Cocaine You Always Want More and More Cocaine is classified as a stimulant , and while there is no clear evidence to suggest that using small amounts is necessarily harmful to health , understand that human

  • Jan 8, Worth the fight!!!

    Updated: 2013-01-08 14:34:52
    Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page Worth the fight by Rod Georgia,USA I am a 45 yr old man and I got addicted to narcotics at the age of 22. Now I hear from some recovering addicts that now that they are clean and have been clean for a year or longer that they are no longer an addict well in my opinion once an addict always an addict . My addiction started off simply enough when while at work I asked my then wife if she could bring me something for a headache and she decided to crush up some hydrocodone and put them in 2 goody wrappers . She served them to me and I can remember after about 15 mins thinking WOW this stuff is amazing I was totally clueless of what hydrocodone was and what it did . My wife was in an accident a few months prior and the Dr.s

  • January 8, 2013

    Updated: 2013-01-08 00:11:58
    DRUG REHAB – USA UFC commentator Mike Goldberg responds to drug rehab rumors – MMAmania.com Mike Goldberg has broken his silence, responding to drug rehab rumors, revealing he is dealing with a “complicated health issue.” PRESCRIPTION DRUGS – USA $1.3 Million Drug Court Program Looks to Help Prescription Drug Abusers – Patch.com A statewide, prescription [...]

  • Jan 7, Drug Addiction Ecstasy

    Updated: 2013-01-07 17:56:23
    Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page Drug Addiction Ecstasy Drug Addiction Ecstasy : Club Drugs” Drug addiction ecstasy or club drugs are common in the bar and nightclub scene , used by young adults , or by teenagers at parties and rock concerts . Ecstasy is very common Currently one of the most common among these illegal drugs is Ecstasy . A popular drug in the 1960’s and 1970’s was acid LSD which is still in use today . Other drugs in this class include GHB , Rohypnol , ketamine and methamphetamine Ecstasy MDMA or 3, 4 methylened-ioxymeth-amphetamine is known on the streets as Ecstasy . Sometimes called the love drug , it is also known as XTC , beans , hug or Adam . Chemically , it is close to methamphetamine and mescaline , a hallucinogenic drug which was also

  • U.S. Navy Release Strange & Scary Anti-Bath Salts PSA

    Updated: 2013-01-07 13:53:21
    This video has been making the rounds online, and it’s easy to see why. Bath salts have become a problem among sailors – 11 men from one ship were discharged last year from using the synthetic drug Spice. In response … Continue reading →

  • 5 Tips to Stay Sober in 2013

    Updated: 2013-01-07 00:58:09
    New year, fresh start. How are you going to mark the new calendar year? Many often use this time to “negotiate” their use of substances. Continue reading →The post 5 Tips to Stay Sober in 2013 appeared first on Orchid Recovery Center.

  • New British Study Finds Many Suffering from Headaches Due to Painkiller Overuse

    Updated: 2013-01-05 22:03:56
    A report issued by the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) in Britain estimates that more than a million people in the country, roughly 1 to 2 percent of the population, may be suffering from chronic headaches due to long-term dependence on painkillers. The findings are counterintuitive to most who pop a painkiller [...]

  • Jan 5, Heroin Overdose

    Updated: 2013-01-05 15:45:29
    Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page Heroin Overdose Heroin Overdose : The Emptiest Feeling Ever By Ned Wicker It was one of those horrible days . You see it on television , or read about it in the newspaper , wishing and hoping it never happens to you . Yet , Carla knew that the possibility of tragedy was looming over her son’s head . She saw the day coming and tried to talk with her son , to reason with him , to educate both of them on the dangers of substance abuse , to counsel him on matters of the heart , to listen , but it was like an out of control train . Nothing would stop him Nothing was going to stop her 24-year-old son Kenny from doing what he wanted to do . He did things his own way , with no regard for what tomorrow might bring . Kenny was found

  • Jan 4, Can't apply tough love?

    Updated: 2013-01-04 13:10:39
    Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page Can't apply tough love by Brandon My son Brandon has been on opiates for the last 8 yrs , he is 25 years old , i want to believe him so badly and he knows that . His mom wants us to apply tough love and so does his sisters . I can't do it and this is affecting our family , my marriage and my life Comments for Can't apply tough love Click here to add your own comments No easy answers by : Debbie Wicker Dear , Brandon There are no easy answers to your problem . You love your son and want to do everything you can for him . It's unimaginable for you to let him . suffer The issue you have is that opiate addiction is a FATAL disease that attacks the brain . It has turned your son's brain against him and he will do ANYTHING to get

  • Jan 3, Recreational Use Of Heroin

    Updated: 2013-01-03 14:09:18
    Contact Us Your Questions Get Help Now Addiction Blog Home Page Recreational Use Of Heroin Recreational Use Of Heroin Drugs , Addiction and Murder A father in mourning said he never saw this coming . The Village of Pewaukee , just west of Milwaukee , WI in Waukesha County , just isn’t the place where heroin is sold , but recently 27 people were charged in a heroin network and authorities stated that there have been 11 overdoses and five deaths as a result . The victims Most of the people charged were from Waukesha County and the others from Milwaukee and Chicago . The case is very similar to one that authorities cracked in Ozaukee County , which is just north of Milwaukee . In that case , in 2006-07, four fatal overdoses were the center of the investigation . All have been charged with

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