Editorial: Heroin, and Help
by Boyznberry Editorial: Heroin, and help Oxycodone and heroin are easy to find: drugs were sold at the Palisades Center and its parking lots, other shopping areas and local motels, according to officials. "Some people may think … Yet, affordable, accessible treatment is lacking for many … Read more on The Journal News | LoHud.com Transforming Yoga: Healing Through Empowerment In Prisons And Drug … All of our instructors are yoga teachers who have received additional training and follow the Prison Yoga Project methodology, which has been proven over many years at San Quentin and numerous rehab centers. We work to make sure our classes are … Read more on Huffington Post Read more... ...
What Are the Symptoms of Becoming Dependent on a Prescription Drugs?
Question by JB: What are the symptoms of becoming dependent on a prescription drugs? My doctor prescribed Vidcodin after I injured my back last week. I was supposed to take one pill every 6 hours, but I took one pills a day, maybe 1.5 to 2. I am extremely scared to becoming addicted to anything because addictions run in my family. I now worry because I have taken pills the last two days. about 2 pills a day, just at night time to sleep, although my back pain is tolerable, because they helped me fall asleep. I can see this becoming a bad thing, and i only had 30 pills to begin with. I am worried about becoming addicted. Although I am taking a really low dose, I hear it starts like this. Read more... ...
Alcohol Intervention: Intervention Can Save Your Life
by pennstatenews If you are an addict or alcoholic, or both- then you are probably familiar with the term “Intervention”. In fact, if you are an addict or alcoholic, the thought of an intervention is probably your worst nightmare. To all of a sudden find yourself duped or enticed by some means to show up somewhere, and when you walk in the door, SURPRISE! You find yourself in the middle of a room full of people that have by one way or another been affected by your addiction. Read more... ...
Alcohol Intervention: Problems Faced in Alcohol Intervention
Alcohol is often the only thing that offers an individual some respite from a hectic, stressful life that has few pleasures in store. Though associated with relaxation, fun and celebration, the “high” that it provides, makes anyone have more and more quantities of it each time he or she wishes to escape from tension or depression. The “high” becomes elusive, as the body needs more and more alcohol to reach that level. The consequence is what we often hear as alcoholism. The alcoholic is prone to hide his problem, but it manifests itself in his mood swings, his craving, improper behavior, violent reactions and his attitude contrasts under the effect of alcohol and when sober. Read more... ...
Alcohol Intervention: Strategies for Alcohol Intervention
by pennstatenews Alcohol is an organic chemical derived by fermentation enabled by addition of yeast to extracts from rye, barley, corn, grain or any beverage containing ethyl. What makes it unique is its almost instantaneous effect in alleviating moods and senses at the expense of physical coordination. Anyone trying out alcohol as a mode of relaxation, celebration, enjoyment or unwinding is likely to turn to it time and again, often landing up getting addicted to it. These can ruin one’s professional and personal lives and take its toll on his physical and emotional well-being. Read more... ...
Alcohol Intervention Services: Denial and Intervention
Denial and intervention are terms frequently used when a family member is struggling with a loved ones addiction. When an addiction is discovered the addict is usually far enough into the progression that they are suffering from denial. No amount of pleading or logical thinking will convince the addict that they have any problem with any drug. They won’t deny they are using a drug; just that they have it under control and if they wanted to stop they could stop at any time. Denial is that part of the addiction that tells the addict there is no addiction. Read more... ...
Testimonial: Eric. Drug and Alcohol Recovery at Palm Partners
Testimonial: Eric. Drug and Alcohol Recovery at Palm Partners – In Eric’s testimonial, he discusses how his drug addiction affected his life. He had a turbulent youth. Palm Partners gave him the peace of mind and the self… Ontario Home to First Addiction Recovery High School in Canada Ontario Municipal and Federal leaders are rallying behind a major community project that supports teens recovering from substance abuse. A first for Canada, Quest Collegiate and Recovery Centres is a charitable organization working towards the launch … Read more on PR Web (press release) Read more... ...