There comes a time when we get tired. We are tired of trying to get clean on our own, tired of our own drug induced ways and tired of not knowing what else to do except to continue using. Once we surrender, we can begin to feel the hope that recovery offers. We have a […]
Author: Lisa
FAMILY VACATIONS WITH THE RECOVERING ADDICT
When an addict gets out of their comfort zone, it can cause anxiety and uneasiness due to not knowing what to expect. Taking a vacation can definitely a time of out of comfort zone. Most addicts are not use to this concept. They have used all there money for other things and a vacation was […]
What Essential Oils Help with Drug Withdrawals?
Drug withdrawals can be unbearable. A majority of time the addict will go back out searching to end the painful symptoms they are feeling, like anxiety, the restlessness, nausea, and just inability to continue life in that state. Essential oils are fairly new and are showing great reviews for helping with the symptoms of drug […]
Looking at Prescription Drug Overdose
Drug overdoses can be accidental or intentional. They occur when a person takes more than the medically recommended dose. However, some people may be more sensitive to certain medications so the low end of a drug may be toxic for them; a dose that is still within the range of acceptable medical use may be […]
What Begins Opioid Use
On average, 130 people die every day of opioid overdose which is prescription pain medications and heroin. The main reason for starting opioids is medical conditions. Patients are ordered pain medications after surgeries, dental procedures, and those who have an acute or chronic condition resulting in pain. People do not think in the back of […]
Can Suboxone help with Opioid Addiction?
What is Suboxone? Suboxone contains a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine is an opioid medication, sometimes called a narcotic. Naloxone blocks the effects of opioid medication, including pain relief or feelings of well-being that can lead to opioid abuse. Suboxone is used to treat narcotic (opiate) addiction. It is definitely growing with the cut […]
Truth of Addiction System: Does it work? My Review
What is Truth of Addiction System? We all know there are many addiction treatment modules out there. Exploring different options to assist with that is a personal choice. The Truth of Addiction is a system that is evidence-based and has an in-depth approach to addiction. The techniques found in the Truth Of Addiction program is […]
How and Why to Write a Gratitude List
Gratitude is an action of appreciation for what one has and has done. One thing I learned pretty early on in recovery is to be grateful. Life without drugs can feel overwhelming at times and I was told to focus on what I have gained in recovery no matter how small or large the list. […]
Which Home Drug Tests Work the Best?
Drug tests are used to detect any illicit drug in your system. Urine tests are the most standard, easiest, and less expensive of drug tests. There is also blood, hair, and saliva There are several scenarios in which we would test ourselves or our loved ones at home. Maybe it is a teenager in the […]
The Switch from Prescription to Heroin/Fentanyl
For years people seen their Dr and pain management Dr and it consisted of Prescriptions of opioids. Some took just as prescribed to assist with the severe pain from physical ailments. Some get their prescriptions and sold them. Lastly, there are the people who got their prescriptions, took them all and searched elsewhere to get […]