If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Recently, Amy Winehouse was in the news again. The singer, whose popular song “Rehab” topped the record charts, has been in and out of drug rehab herself. Winehouse has struggled with a highly publicized crack addiction as […]
According to a recent article published by STLtoday.com, American taxpayers would save more than $46 billion if drug addicts (who are in prison now) were treated for their addictions instead. This is based on a study that was released at the end of May 2008.
The study from the Urban Institute in Washington found that […]
According to Lake Region General Hospital, it’s never too late to quit smoking. Here’s some interesting information that they put together for those who are thinking of quitting smoking. The following information is based on what happens to a smoker after they put out their last cigarette.
What Happens After:
20 Minutes: Your blood […]
The staff at Mark Houston Recovery knows all about drug and alcohol relapse prevention as well as what causes it. Recovery is a journey that lasts a lifetime. Just because you go through a drug and alcohol rehab program doesn’t mean that you’ve successfully rid yourself of the bad habits that landed you […]
Heath Ledger, Anna Nicole Smith, Elvis and Marilyn Monroe. What do all of these celebrities have in common? They all died due to overdosing on prescription medication. Some speculate otherwise, but the news media reports that each one was taking some form of prescription medication for one or more ailments. For […]
Most men who are addicted to drugs have the addiction for quite some time before they are able to realize or accept that they have a problem. Traditional addiction treatment expects the addict to overcome the physical aspects of their addiction and learn new habits to prevent drug use in only 28 days.
Recent studies show […]
Any addict in recovery can tell you how difficult it is to leave the security of a treatment center and have to go back into the real world. The life the addict reenters after a treatment period can contain many pitfalls, so how does he cope on his own? Recognize some common relapse triggers and […]
Having been in recovery for a little over 25 years, I have had many experiences with men who come to the process of addiction recovery for the first time as well as those with relapse history.
I have observed over and over again that a mentality of being a sprinter does not lead to permanent sobriety […]
Regardless of how long you’ve been in recovery from alcohol or drugs, there are several symptoms which can lead to relapse. Though it may seem frightening that relapse could be just around the corner at any time, the positive aspect to this is that we can choose actions that are not conducive of drug […]
