Opiate Addiction - The Painkiller Addiction Epidemic, Heroin Addiction and the Way Out Now in its 5th Edition (2017) - Get this Best Selling book that has helped thousands. Opiate addiction has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, and the problem shows no signs of slowing. Overcoming addiction is tough and, with opiates, many find it nearly impossible. Overdose deaths from prescription painkillers have more than quadrupled over the last fifteen years, and this is just a fraction of the problem. In fact, with prescription opiate addiction now shown to be a gateway drug to heroin,...

Getting clean and sober for many was a struggle and a life-changing process. Alcoholism and addiction is something that takes so much from so many and requires a great commitment to recover from. What we learn is that recovery from addiction is a lifetime process and something that must be maintained on an ongoing basis, as we are never really cured of this disease. Unfortunately, many of us get better quickly and we may forget just how bad it really was or how good it can be in recovery. Priorities change and sobriety often takes a back seat to family, career and other commitments. When our...

"Not your parents Chemical Love Story, get the straight facts about Ecstasy, MDMA and Molly -and overcoming addiction if this has taken over your life. "
Anyone who has children, works with young adults or pays attention to mainstream media has likely heard of Molly. We're not referring to the girl next door or the latest cartoon hit here. Molly is considered to be a party drug, is illegal and its popularity has made it highly dangerous. Drug abuse in this country continues at epidemic rates as new drugs are invented and new names for old favorites are resurrected. While many consider...

Are you or a loved one unable to stop drinking or using drugs, yet tired of the endless cycle of pain and consequences? Recovery is possible and it's not as frightening as most make it out to be.
Addiction is a cruel and subtle disease that robs it's victims of so much. Those suffering from alcoholism or drug addiction are often baffled by its affects on their lives and the devastation that can be wrought in such a short period of time. Loved ones feel helpless and hopeless as they are forced to stand by and watch as someone they care about erodes before their eyes, clear that they...

No one plans to be in a position where they are faced with overcoming Addiction or trying to figure out how to stop drinking. Staring down potential alcohol withdrawal or withdrawal symptoms from quitting your drug of choice can be terrifying, particularly if you wish to detox at home. While alcohol detox can be dangerous, there are some instances in which it can be undertaken in a home environment if you are truly ready to quit drinking and meet some specified criteria. This is also the case for detoxing from drugs at home, whether they be prescription or street drugs.
If your drug or...

Beyond Benzos - Benzo Addiction, Benzo Withdrawal, and Long-term Recovery from Benzodiazepines Now termed by some as the world's deadliest pill, the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines are on the cusp of racing past opiates to earn the label as this nation's most widely abused class of drugs. With over 150 million prescriptions written annually in the U.S. alone for such popular drugs as Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, and Valium, benzo addiction has reached epidemic proportions in this country and many are still not willing to give it the press it deserves. Let's change that.
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Boundaries in Recovery - Emotional Sobriety Through Setting Personal Limitations Many in recovery love to think of themselves as unique and, in some ways, we really are. Often from either very dysfunctional homes or, having spent a significant portion of our lives in a chemical-induced fog, it's no wonder that boundaries are either quite warped or simply non-existent when we finally clean up our acts and strive to live as productive members of society.
Sometimes this is easier said than done and we find that our relationships with those about us could really use some work. We either love...

Senior Addiction - Drug Addiction in Older Adults, Senior Alcoholism, and Recovery Solutions When we think of substance abuse and addiction, many of us picture a teen smoking pot, someone in their twenties hooked on heroin, or possibly a housewife who has developed a drinking problem. While these are all real issues in today's society, a growing problem that isn't getting nearly enough attention is that of senior addiction.
As difficult as it may be for many to believe, alcoholism and drug addiction are among the fastest-growing health problems among retirees. The spike can be attributed...