Individuals who suffer from substance use disorder and are considering detox have several options for treatment to combat cravings. Vivitrol is a medication that is used in the treatment for alcoholism and opioid (i.e., heroin, morphine, prescription pain medications) addiction. This medication is a solution of naltrexone that is released slowly over time. Vivitrol is […]
One of the saddest things that occurs in the recovery process is when someone finally understands the danger and chaos of a drug or alcohol addiction and makes a decision to get help, but quits the program before completing treatment. One of the reasons for this is a psychological over-complication of the process. Seeing the […]
Traditionally, you have until the epiphany to take down your holiday decorations. It falls 12 days after Christmas (the 12 days of Christmas occur during this time period). But leaving the house lights up after that is bad form. So like many things in life, there is a pause before moving on. On to the […]