Addiction Blog
Un-Learning Self-Hatred in Recovery
Why did I say that to them while drunk? Why did I constantly have to lie to everyone who cared about me? Can you imagine what my girlfriend, boyfriend, or partner went through due to my drinking or substance use? Why did I keep acting that way? What did I put my...
What To Do if You Think You’ve Been Dosed With Fentanyl
Important Note: Opioid overdose is a medical emergency, immediately call 911 for help if you believe someone is overdosing. Since this is an article about something that is potentially lethal, you’re going to see this note pop up multiple times, because it’s very...
How to Tell if Drugs Are Laced With Fentanyl
Fentanyl is all over the news. If the media isn’t talking about deranged Russian tyrants (who look like what would happen if Dobby the house elf started injecting Botox) invading neighboring countries and threatening nuclear war, they are probably fear-mongering about...
Recognizing Codependency & Overcoming Addiction
There are many things that go hand-in-hand with addiction. Depression, anxiety, shame, and wondering why you keep drinking even when it’s ruined your relationships, among others. Among the many issues that often run alongside addiction is codependency. This is a...
An Inside Look at High Functioning Alcoholics: Signs & Symptoms
It’s one of the classic denial statements among alcoholics. “I’m a functioning alcoholic”. To an extent, it is a statement of denial for all of us. But for many of us, there is some level of truth to that statement. Not every alcoholic ends up in a tent in Old...
Alcohol Amplifies Anxiety: Here’s Why & What To Do About It
Using Alcohol to Cope with AnxietyIn comes the way many people, especially the ones who would be prone to reading blog articles on the website of a drug/alcohol treatment center, try to cope with anxiety: drugs/alcohol. There’s a reason fear is a common topic in...
Gratitude Journal: What It Is & How It Can Aid Recovery
You may have heard “gratitude” come up as a topic during meetings. You may have also heard people talk about how grateful they are to be in AA. There are several times I’ve heard old-timers introduce themselves as “______, grateful recovering alcoholic”. If you’re...
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Private vs. Public Rehab [What to Know & How to Choose]
Rehab, both inpatient and outpatient, can be extremely useful for those who are deep in their addiction. Beyond being a great resource, detox facilities can also be critical for people who are at risk of suffering from dangerous withdrawals. Detox followed by...
Tips For Maximizing Your Success in Group Therapy
Humans are social animals. We evolved to hunt as pack animals (alongside dogs, seriously, check out the history of the intertwined evolution of dogs and humans, it’s fascinating). Around 9,000-8,000 BC, when we finally got around to discovering agriculture we began...
Your Loved One is Home From Treatment: Now What?
The day has finally come. Your loved one is home from treatment. So, what do you do now? Are there strict rules to follow? Should you dump all alcohol out of your house? Do you have to learn a new language in order to communicate with them? All questions people might...