When people start using recreational drugs, whether illegal or abused-prescription, they don't only open a gateway to other drugs. The world of promiscuous, unsafe sex is opened and has its' own consequences that can affect your life for years to come. Being under the influence and deciding to have
The Connection Between Drugs and Dangerous Sex
How a Recovery Journal Can Keep You Clean
I've counseled hundreds of addicts, and keeping a recovery journal can keep you clean as you travel the road to recovery. Why? Because there's something about writing down emotions, thoughts, triggers, and events on paper that offers recovering addicts the opportunity to be honest and real. Whether
Understanding the Marijuana Controversy: An Addiction Recovery Perspective
The recent legalization of marijuana in Colorado and Washington state is stirring up a lot of questions in the marijuana controversy. Whether it’s good or bad in terms of economic gains or public health is debatable. It’s hard to say so early in the implementation of these policies how marijuana
9 Fun Sober Activities That Don’t Involve Alcohol
You don't have to drink to have fun with your friends. For alcohol addicts, I know that sounds like a strange concept, but it's true. I regularly tell clients about different fun alcohol-free social activities. Check out some of these fun sober activities that don't involve alcohol. 1. Walk the
The Most Jaw Dropping Drug Facts
We've all heard horror stories about the effects of drugs and addiction. However, aside from what we usually hear about them like illness, how lives are ruined, and so on, there are some jaw dropping drug facts that may not be common knowledge to most people. The history of drugs, especially in the
Celebrities and the Perceptions of Substance Abuse
Celebrities, for better or worse, bring attention to the risks that come with substance abuse. Celebrities and the perceptions of substance abuse are inextricably linked. The exploits of celebrities are brought to public attention quickly as a result of their social status, yet the problems
Most Common Lines Used by Drivers Under the Influence
One person dies from drunk driving every 48 minutes reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. I think that number should be zero, and the law agrees. Despite strict laws against drunk driving, however, it continues to be an epidemic. Drivers under the influence come up with creative
Stress Relieving and Meditative Activities For the End of a Hard Work Day
Receiving a paycheck is nice, but some workdays are filled with stress. Cranky co-workers, snotty clients, broken machinery, and even a soggy lunchtime sandwich can fill you with tension and tempt you to drink or use as an escape. We've all been there, but you can maintain sobriety after a hard work
Prison vs Treatment: Matthew Perry Debates on BBC Newsnight
A BBC Newsnight discussion on prison vs treatment between UK’s Parliamentary Drug Policy Reform leader Baroness Meacher, UK Journalist Peter Hitchens, and American actor and recovering addict Matthew Perry covered a range of topics related to addiction including how to treat, prevent, and legally
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