*I wanted to get some insight on others experience around this time of being sober. What improved, what was still bothering you? How were things?*
Hey guys, I hope all is well. I went to the doc yesterday, and he explained that even though I drank loads for 6/7 weeks (whiskey), its unlikely to have caused any damage. He was nice, but said...
Wow. When I write about all the triggers, how they originated, and how I react to them in my life today, my hand cramps up from so much writing. The patterns in my life that have manifested from...
Been off cocaine now for five days and I feel like tomorrow won't come at all. I just want to use but it's so not healthy. From what I've read it dosent matter if you've used twice or a hundred times...I've been scanning the Internet trying to find a meeting. I live in Knoxville Tennessee . There are dozens and dozens of listings for meeings but I've never been to one and I'm pretty ignorant about...
So I have a good relationship with XABF's team lead, a very good one in fact (he also reads Melody Beatty!) and he told me there is a position at his team.. sounds like a good chance for me to enter...
Hi there I hoping someone on here will be able to help me out here I have been clean off morphine for 12 days now I went to a detox center where they put me on a methadone taper to make the...
My brother is a recovering drug addict. Been clean for 90 days, been off hard drugs for 6 months or so, and has been working the program. It is amazing to see the person I saw when i was 9-10 years...
Hello SR friends and family, well its just another great day in this journey. I got home from work and was hear reading and watching the news. And have some time before I leave for my home group...
Today has been a really tough day. I'm at work right now, but staying sober tonight is going to be really tough. I really just want to get high right now and forget about all the crap going on....
Hello friends .* **I posted here sometime last year once. Still lurking about. Still working on a million day ones. This has GOT to stop. I hope today will be my last day 1. So many benders and...
That is all :c011: :a122:
Do your parents or teachers start the day with a cup of coffee? There’s no question that coffee is a popular drink—the National Coffee Association estimates that Americans drink 400 million cups of coffee a day. It’s the caffeine in coffee that provides the energy boost that many people claim they need to function. Caffeine [...]
Yes, you can die from taking Xanax, especially if it’s taken with other drugs or alcohol. Read more about this commonly abused drug here.
Pupils at Wimbledon High School achieve some of the highest grades in the UK- but now they are being taught how to fail. ‘Failure week’ is about teaching young women that failing is an acceptable, normal and healthy part of life. They will learn how to cope with failure through a series of assemblies, workshops read more »
Cocaine is a very strong drug, a stimulant that affects the central nervous system whether it is smoked, injected, or snorted. Though women have a 3 percent to 5 percent chance of giving birth to a child with a birth defect in any given pregnancy, according to the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists, that chance [...]
How can you stop drinking? Compare the benefits with the costs. Learn how to apply this simple method to your drinking life here.
Parents who are concerned about keeping their child off drugs have a big challenge ahead of them. With all the new names and types of drugs, parents may find all the information overwhelming, but with a little help, parents can eventually navigate through the details they need to know. Denying a Problem Ignorance is bliss, [...]
Chef Kevin Boyle, who filmed alongside Jamie Oliver in a Chanel 4 cooking series in 2002, killed himself last month after suffering from depression for 10 years. Mr Boyle, 26 at the time of his death, was found in a wooded garden two miles from his family home in Purley. According to his sister Naomi read more »
HEROIN – UK More heroin for heroin addicts – is the Department of Health quite off its head? – Daily Mail Free heroin dispensing on the NHS is getting closer. For seven years now the Department of Health has pumped our money into its ‘injectable opiate treatment trials’ to prove that it ‘works’. Now it [...]
Yes, it’s possible to become addicted to huffing. More on the health impacts of huffing, types of inhalant abuse, and signs of huffing addiction here.
Tramadol won’t show up on a standard drug test. But Tramadol does show up on drug testing for prescription medications. More on the types of drug tests that might be used to detect tramadol here.
The Texas Ranger outfielder Josh Hamilton, told reporters that he had, had a “weak moment” earlier this week at a bar in Dallas. Formerly suspended for drug and alcohol use, Josh Hamilton states that his life, “in general is based … Continue reading →Post from: Drug Rehab Blog from Gatehouse AcademyJosh Hamilton Major League Drug & Alcohol Relapse
With Facebook’s recent IPO announcement valuing at $5 billion dollars, one can only ask, “will Facebook run its course and lose traction”? For over seven years now, Facebook has become a household name and way to connect, reconnect, communicate, and … Continue reading →Post from: Drug Rehab Blog from Gatehouse AcademyWill Facebook Run its Course and Lose Track
Doctors have struggled with diagnosing depression for years now, relying on patients’ reported symptoms and health journals’ definition of the condition. New research is working to develop a blood test that would accurately diagnose depression. Defining Depression Depression can be hard to diagnose. Physicians traditionally use a reference book such as Diagnostic and Statistical Manual [...]Dangers of Tramadol include serious side effects, drug interactions, overdose or addiction (especially when not taken as prescribed). Plus, you can die or experience serious side effects of Tramadol if you are diagnosed with certain medical conditions, which we explore in more detail here.
A hospital has set up a number of 1950′s style rooms in a bid to help dementia sufferers remember lost memories. The portable rooms which are approximately 5m by 3m feature retro style wallpaper, furniture, and even newspapers containing authentic fifties headlines. In addition, patients are also played familiar songs from years gone by and read more »Being in recovery and working a program ultimately means working the steps each day. In the beginning, I struggled with my first and second steps due to hesitation of being in acceptance of what I truly am, an alcoholic. I … Continue reading →Post from: Drug Rehab Blog from Gatehouse AcademyWorking the Steps
If you or someone you know is struggling with drug addiction in Arizona, then we would like to make you aware of our Arizona drug rehab center. We have been providing premium treatment services at our rehab center in Arizona … Continue reading →Post from: Drug Rehab Blog from Gatehouse AcademyDrug Rehab Center in Arizona
In the late afternoon of January 31st, Leslie Carter 25, sister of Nick and Aaron Carter was found unresponsive in Westfield NY. Leslie was pronounced dead at 4:49PM at the Westfield Memorial Hospital from an apparent drug overdose. Officials reported … Continue reading →Post from: Drug Rehab Blog from Gatehouse AcademyLeslie Carter Drug Overdose
For anyone who resolves to stop smoking, help is as close as your cell phone. According to NIDA’s 2011 Monitoring the Future survey results, teen smoking rates are currently at their lowest since the survey began in 1975. However, many teens continue to take up the habit—19 percent of 12th-graders reported past-month cigarette use. By [...]
According to a recent study, recommendations that were introduced across England and Wales during the past decade appear to have helped to reduce the number of suicides. The study in question has been published in health journal the Lancet, and has suggested that new interventions such as introducing a 24-hour crisis team for individuals who read more »One of the best things about Gatehouse Academy is the opportunity to work with the horses. The horse ranch is about a mile away from main campus, which is about a twenty minute walk. Every morning the people who are … Continue reading →Post from: Drug Rehab Blog from Gatehouse AcademyTrekking with Trail Crew
I started getting high regularly at the age of 18. I thought it was normal to binge drink and smoke when in college. Everyone else is doing it and it seems acceptable, why not? At first, it was a complete … Continue reading →Post from: Drug Rehab Blog from Gatehouse AcademyProgression of my Addiction
Maybe you just found out or confirmed your son is on drugs. What should you do? Down-to-earth advice from someone who's been there. More here.
Prescription drug abuse continues to be a problem among the youth of our country. Teens are using the drugs for a variety of reasons, but they fail to see the seriousness of the problem. Adolescents abuse prescription drugs more than just about any other substance. “For adolescents, prescription drugs are second only to marijuana as [...]The troubled Beverly Hill’s house wife star, Kim Richards, has been in denial about her alcohol abuse since confronted in the first season. Richards has come clean and made a statement in the season finale of Bravo’s housewives that she … Continue reading →Post from: Drug Rehab Blog from Gatehouse AcademyKim Richards is Out of Long Term Rehab for Alcohol
Most people are familiar with taking prescription medications like antibiotics when they get sick. Some people also are prescribed medication to help with a problem like depression or ADHD. Did you know that some (not all) drug addictions actually can be treated with prescription medications, too? It may seem odd that someone addicted to a [...]Yes. You can get addicted to Fioricet. In fact, Fioricet is a habit-forming drug. Learn how you can avoid Fioricet addiction here.
Scientists at Imperial College London have been exploring the possible benefits of taking the Psilocybin Mushroom – better known to party-goers as magic mushrooms or ‘shrooms’. The hallucinogenic effects of magic mushrooms have been known for thousands of years and even feature in cave paintings dating back to the Mesolithic era. Now research has shown read more »
Researchers have been studying the effects of exercise on the human body and mind for years now, and they still conclude that exercise has great benefits to people of all ages and backgrounds. Health Benefits to Exercising We know there are health benefits to exercising. Working out will help with things like obesity, high blood [...]
You can stop gambling on your own. How can you use self-help therapy to address compulsive gambling or problem gambling? Intro to the SMART Recovery formula here. 
Last year Lauren Reed woke up from jaw replacement surgery headache-free for the first time in 20 years. The 33-year-old music teacher described the pain as ‘unbearable’ and said: “I couldn’t sleep or eat properly. I just couldn’t function. It was like seeing the world through a grey fog. I was a miserable person.” Miss read more »Yes, coke can very easily become addictive. We review how you get addicted to coke and how to avoid coke addiction here.
DRUG REHAB – USA Christie tells why rehab trumps jail – Philadelphia Inquirer Gov. Christie says his plan to send more nonviolent drug offenders into treatment rather than to prison is motivated partly by the successes of smaller-scale versions of the program. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS – USA Prescription Drug Abuse – Medline Plus Most people take [...]
We know that parents have great influence over their teen when it comes to experimenting with drugs or alcohol. New research suggests that teenage brains can actually form differently, based on the drinking behavior of their parents. This helps to explain a little more about why some adolescents are at greater risk for alcohol abuse. [...]
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site 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 . John Goetzke’s son Andrew was one of those . 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
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Nearly one in every 10 households spend a quarter of their annual income on unsecured loan repayments. Debt charity the Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) has revealed a huge divide between the north and south of England when it comes to debt repayments. According to a recent report from the charity, the number of individuals read more »
We want to thank Dr. James DiReda for offering another excellent guest post for us! Dr. DiReda has over twenty years experience working with individuals, families, and organizations to address alcohol, drug, and mental health issues. He holds a dual Ph.D. in Sociology and Social Work from Boston University. He is currently Director of Counseling [...]
Etta James, the legendary singer, passed away this month, leaving behind a library of incredible music and a success story to inspire any woman in recovery. The 73-year-old singer infamously struggled with dependence upon multiple drugs during her career but ultimately overcame addiction. Unlike most who live through what she experienced with drugs, James did [...]
Since the death of Michael Jackson in 2009, “propofol” has been mentioned often in the news. The substance was found to be the cause of his death and was the center of the highly publicized trial of his doctor. So, it’s no surprise there is a lot of curiosity about propofol. NIDA received questions about [...]
If you are married to your job and frequently find yourself in the office for more than 11 hours, you could be putting yourself at an increased risk of suffering from depression. Experts have found that individuals who work for 11 or more hours a day are at double the risk of suffering from depression read more »
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Over the Counter Drug Abuse Over the Counter Drug Abuse : Just What We Don’t Need By Ned Wicker In the last decade the abuse of opiate pain killers has spiked dramatically , mainly because of the availability of drugs like OxyContin , made from the highly addictive hydrocodone . The abuse is rampant and the availability of the drug on the street is ample . Now it appears as though the oxy is child’s play in comparison to a new drug in development . Enter Zohydro , manufactured by Zogenix of San Diego . Imagine having a choice of taking Vicodin , or having an alternative that is 10 times more powerful . It all adds up to . trouble
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SAMHSA has released a new report on mental health statistics for our country. They found that in the past year, 45.9 million Americans above the age of 18 years, or 20% of American adults, experienced mental illness. (1) Seriousness of Mental Illness SAMHSA administrators acknowledge the seriousness of mental health disorders. Administrator Pamela S. Hyde [...] Check out this video where Our CEO Jim Bevell has a great conversation about Music, Recovery the Treatment Industry and more. Also come to the next concert event sponsored by Treatment Solutions Network and Rockers in Recovery. Mark Lundholm will be making everyone laugh, along with great music and great food! Learn more and [...]
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More people understand now the harmful effects that smoking has on the body as well as the addictive effects of nicotine. The good news is that teens seem to be getting the message—SBB recently reported that smoking rates among 8th-, 10th-, and 12th-graders are at an all-time low. But many teens are still smoking—according to the [...]
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Darryl Graves’ was a cocaine dealer in Lynchburg, Virginia, and a convicted felon, so when he decided to fire a weapon in his home, he ended up with multiple firearms charges as a result, including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, discharging a weapon in an occupied building, and attempted malicious wounding. The [...]
Methamphetamine is one of those drugs that is truly addicting and it truly changes its user’s appearance and brain function. Many people who experiment with this drug just once or twice end up hopelessly addicted, ruining their lives and sometimes the lives of others as well. Horrible Attacks Story after story has come out in [...]
Last year, NSPCCs 25-year-old ChildLine launched an online version of its call-centre service. Children who wanted to get in touch about a range of serious issues could now write an email, send a text, or start a live web chat with a volunteer counsellor. The launch proved incredibly popular, with 60% of ChildLine’s counselling now read more »METHAMPHETAMINE – USA Meth fills hospitals with burn patients – Atlanta Journal Constitution A crude new method of making methamphetamine poses a risk even to Americans who never get anywhere near the drug: It is filling hospitals with thousands of uninsured burn patients requiring millions of dollars in advanced treatment — a burden so costly [...]Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Drug Rehab Clinics Drug Rehab Clinics When it comes to treatment for a substance use disorder SUD one size does not fit all . Selecting any treatment facility can be difficult , but it is important to consider that a good program will be tailor-made for the individual , to meet specific needs . Depending on the stage of the patient’s SUD and the over-all health of the individual , treatment can range across the board from outpatient counseling to hospitalization for a medical intervention . Let’s try to break it down and take it in small . pieces Detox is often first step Before the actual treatment for the addiction” begins , it is
Some areas of the country are experiencing freezing temperatures for the first time this season. What has been mild weather for many has turned into sub-zero temperatures this week, and it has left many people trying to find ways to stay warm, including taking some risks with alcohol. Alcohol Makes Us Feel Warm Drinking alcohol [...]
Mindy McCready lost custody of her five-year-old son to her mother due to issues with illicit substance abuse, according to CNN. However, she made headlines recently when she took her small son from her mother’s Florida home and fled, refusing to return him for days and asking that he be returned to her custody because [...]
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Why do adults seem to blame “raging hormones” for many things teens do? Beyond causing acne and a sudden interest in dating, are hormones responsible for changes in behavior or emotional response? The answer is yes. The hormones that change around puberty—starting between age 8 and 14—and last until the early 20s when adolescence ends [...]
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In October 2011, the coroner who conducted Amy Winehouse’s autopsy declared that the Grammy-winning singer “died by misadventure.” Translation: Amy died of accidental alcohol poisoning. Amy famously battled an addiction to drugs and alcohol, and had returned to rehab only months before her death. She gave up drugs after receiving treatment in 2008 but had [...]
Opiate addiction – or dependence upon drugs like heroin and prescription painkillers oxycodone and hydrocodone – has been a growing problem in Russia for years. Despite the government’s interest in correcting the problem and providing prevention and treatment to those who need it, they are adamantly against the use of evidence-based treatment protocols like methadone [...]PRESCRIPTION DRUGS – USA How N.J. plans to put a lid on pain pills – NJ.com All it took was a single pill. A friend encouraged her to try it, then a doctor prescribed it, no questions asked. A single pill of the painkiller OxyContin and Brenna-Ann Haase was hooked, so much so that she [...]
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The Government banned cigarette commercials on television in 1970 after the 1964 Surgeon General’s report found that smoking cigarettes increased your chances of getting lung cancer. This was a big deal, considering the strong smoking culture in the United States at the time. However, this ban didn’t stop smoking on television. Forty-years later, characters on [...]