Finding a way to manage acute or chronic pain when you’re a recovering addict can be one of the most difficult challenges. There are of…
Myths, falsehoods, and half-truths often develop around important issues. And in the case of addiction recovery, myths have developed that people hear many times. Particularly…
Far more then simply getting to a stage where you’ve stopped using an addictive substance, the process of recovery is about learning to regain a…
The fact that certain types of strong painkillers can be dangerous if taken inappropriately and can create dependence and addiction does not take away from…
Everybody’s Bottom is Different The pull of an addiction may be so strong that efforts to convince him or her of the need for recovery…
While recovery from addiction can involve a lot of focus on improving behavior, a significant part of the struggle is also dealing with symptoms of…
Anonymity means a non-disclosure of involvement in recovery, that what is communicated in a small group isn’t shared with anyone else. Anonymity has been an…
The current star of the TV show “Revenge” has recently revealed to the public about her struggles in the past with abuse and addiction. Amber…
Orchestrating an intervention for a loved one can be a delicate and stressful endeavor. However, when the people close to an addict feel like they…
There is no question that women and men have a number of physiological differences when it comes to the development and progression of addiction. Alcohol…