Straight answers about detox, treatment and what recovery actually looks like, written for men and the people who love them.
In recent months, we’ve brought up the risks associated with benzodiazepines (or “benzos,” for short). But there are many drugs that fall into that category; with one particular strain making headlines, as of late. Klonopin is an extremely popular med in that family, often prescribed to treat panic attacks and anxiety. But it is also leading to […]
Recently, noted outlet The Guardian published an insightful article about sobriety trends and how dates on a calendar do not have to mean the end of alcohol abstinence. Their piece referenced the popular Sober October movement that just ended on the 31st. For many, starting a new month (like November) doesn’t mean you have to jump back […]
When it comes to addictions, prescription dependencies can be difficult to classify. Often times, they start innocently (and for a legitimate purpose) if a person is recovering from surgery or intense pain. And these types of drugs are often thought of differently, since they come from accredited doctors and pharmacies. For those reasons and more, […]
Though it may be hard to believe, recovery options aren’t quite as widespread as people realize. And the COVID-19 pandemic has only worsened that situation, particularly when you consider rural areas across the U.S. With clinics forced to shut down because of quarantines and people stuck at home, the concept of getting to a treatment […]
According to the National Survey of Drug Use and Health, almost 50% of all people age 12 or older in the US have tried illicit drugs at least once in their lifetime. Close to 20% had tried them in the past month. While not everyone who experiments with drugs becomes addicted, millions of people do. […]
In the era of COVD-19 and quarantining, it is much harder to pick up on addiction cues happening within our networking circles. When you’re in person, there can be easy-to-read signs that someone may be struggling (perhaps in their appearance or behavior). But with Zoom chats and social distancing, recognizing these indicators may require more scrutiny. CNBC recently […]
In the United States in 2018, around 20.3 million people over the age of 12 were struggling with addiction. Of those, 14.8 million had an alcohol use disorder, while 8.1 million were diagnosed with an illicit drug use disorder. NIDA, the American Society of Addiction Medicine, the American Medical Association and the National Institute on […]
The 12-step philosophy was written almost a century ago, and yet it remains the most effective method of treating addiction. This is true whether the individual accepts the traditional view of God or has their own perception of a higher power. In this post, we’ll explore the question “What are the 12 steps of AA/NA […]
The benefits of trauma therapy for addiction are multiple. During childhood, while your brain is developing, trauma can lead to internalized negative self-beliefs. On an intellectual level, you might have processed these events — but that doesn’t mean the underlying belief isn’t wreaking havoc in your life. Lots of people who abuse drugs and alcohol […]
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