“Where words leave off, music begins.” ― Heinrich Heine Words can only go so far. Symbols of the heart’s deeper language, words will stop short of actually conveying full reality. They are the mirror, or the possibility, not the essence. This is important in understanding arts-assisted recovery from chemical dependency. When Neil Young wrote that every […]
Self-sabotage happens when you have two desires working against each other in your life. Have you ever had a long-term goal to stay healthy and fit? You felt so strong about it in January. Made resolutions. Created workout plans. Set goals. Then a few months went by, and things started to slip a bit. Eventually […]
Firing a gun. It’s a pretty appropriate metaphor—intensity, power, ultimate damage and possible destruction … and nothing to stop it. This is addiction in many ways. But it all starts with a trigger, especially early in the process of recovery. It’s important for someone managing their sobriety to remember the destructive power of addiction is […]
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Consequences are part of life. They permeate all of the intricacies of existence. Understanding that our choices and actions produce results is part of growing up and becoming a functioning human. Making Life Uncomfortable There is a love that feels counterintuitive but is necessary in […]
Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day, To the last Syllable of recorded time These words written by William Shakespeare are probably of little to no interest to you if you are facing the possibility of going detox. Your life may in shambles, either physically, emotionally, or both. […]
A question posed by many children of drug addicts is, “how do I get my parent sober?” Unfortunately, the answer to this question rests solely on your parent’s willingness to get help. If they are willing to seek the help necessary to get sober then the answer is you can help your parent by being […]
Work addiction sounds like a misnomer to many, especially in our fast-paced modern society where the constant striving for more is not only acceptable but is expected. However, there is a distinct difference between a hard worker who wants to improve their station in life and someone who suffers from an addiction to work. Like many […]
In years past if you asked someone to imagine what an alcoholic looked like, they would more than likely describe a man sitting under a bridge with a brown bag, unshaven and unkempt. Although society has become more enlightened on the subject, recognizing the signs of alcoholism is still not as easy as you might […]
The growing epidemic of drug and alcohol abuse in this country has caused a dramatic increase in the number of detoxes that have opened in the past few years. However, not all of these facilities are what they claim to be, and many have entered into the industry solely as a means for making a […]
Compared to its better-known opioid counterparts, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and morphine, Tramadol seems innocuous and non-addictive. In fact, when Tramadol was first introduced to U.S. markets in 1995 under the name Ultram, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration originally suggested that it not be classified as a controlled substance. However, increasing evidence over the […]
Heroin is one of the most addictive drugs on the planet, and those who are in the grips of heroin addiction feel as though they are fighting for their lives every minute of their day. Not only is heroin extremely addictive, it is a drug that is hard to quit–and quitting the drug can potentially […]
Drug addiction is an equal opportunity destroyer of lives. No matter what age, sex, cultural background, family history or socioeconomic status, the devastating effects of substance abuse can be felt in communities from coast to coast. While many picture drug abuse and addiction happening primarily in the endless sprawl of urban areas, substance abuse is […]