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Why Therapy is Important in the Detox Program
Published June 21, 2019Detox is Just an Ultra-Thin Slice of a Huge Recovery-Therapy Pie Rehabilitation from chemical dependency is a lot like rehabilitation from a serious trauma such as a spinal cord injury or the loss of a leg. Both chemical dependency and serious trauma rehabilitation can be painful, and definitely involves a lot of therapy type work…. View Article
Physical Wellness: Does Exercising Actually Help My Recovery from Drugs or Alcohol?
Published June 8, 2019A simple yes or no is worthless without first proving facts people do not already know about, and then letting each reader decide for themselves. So, most readers look for a simple “yes”, “no” or “maybe” answer so that they may promptly: Agree with the “yes” answer and confidently be reassured that the author knows… View Article
Getting Your Brain Chemistry Back to Equilibrium: Why Detox is a Confusing Time in Recovery
Published June 3, 2019You’ve done it before you used. You can do it again. What? My brain chemistry was in disequilibrium before, I was confused, but then I recovered? When? When you went through puberty. Girls usually begin puberty during the: 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade Boys usually begin puberty during the: 7th… View Article
Relapse Prevention for Cocaine
Published May 31, 2019This topic necessitates a substantial preface because what we are about to emphasize regarding cocaine relapse prevention, would have otherwise inevitably be met with skepticism according to our experience. The preface to the topic will be longer than the topic because readers have justifiable trust issues around what they read, even when it involves this… View Article
Do I Need to Detox from My Prescription ADHD/ADD Meds?
Published May 29, 2019Recently there has been a growing number of prescription pill abuse, beyond the opioid crisis— amphetamines are being abused at exorbitant rates. Amphetamines are prescription stimulants, used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and the sleep disorder Narcolepsy. Classification These prescription medications are considered to be a Schedule II… View Article
Part of the Job Description: Top 5 Careers with the Highest Rates of Substance Abuse
Published May 15, 2019If you are in the workforce, or re-entering the workforce, you should keep in mind what type of stressors and environment you will be experiencing. Especially if you are early in recovery, you should be taking into account all of the factors, expectations, and responsibilities that come with the profession you are pursuing. The most… View Article