What are the things you can’t live without in a relationship? Those are your needs. And what are the things you’d like but could live without? Those are wants. Romance and Finance. Two of the toughest things to manage in recovery—and the most likely to lead to a relapse. While someone with addiction can stay… Continue reading Sex, Money, and Power in Recovery
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Colombian Peace Deal Leads To More Drugs & Violence In Rebel Zones
“When the peace process started, we saw a great future for Ituango, but now, my God, things are worse than they were before.” When the Colombian government reached a deal with the guerrilla group, FARC, in 2016, it was supposed to usher in a new era of peace for the South American nation, and transform… Continue reading Colombian Peace Deal Leads To More Drugs & Violence In Rebel Zones
Marijuana Anonymous Sparking More Interest In Canada
Marijuana Anonymous uses an adaptation of the 12 steps from Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous. For some marijuana users, Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous don’t quite feel like a good fit. That’s why in some areas, Marijuana Anonymous is being introduced as an alternative. According to Vice, the group follows similar routines and readings as… Continue reading Marijuana Anonymous Sparking More Interest In Canada
"Mighty Ducks" Actor Shaun Weiss Arrested For Public Intoxication
Weiss was reportedly held in custody until he sobered up. Shaun Weiss, best known for his role in the Mighty Ducks movies, was arrested in Northern California in the early morning of Saturday, August 4, according to People. According to a police statement, officers came across 38-year-old Weiss and three other individuals outside of a… Continue reading "Mighty Ducks" Actor Shaun Weiss Arrested For Public Intoxication
80-Year-Old Grandmother Arrested For Expired Medical Marijuana Card
The Michigan-based grandmother was forced to spend a night in jail for letting her medical marijuana card lapse. A Michigan grandmother who spent a night in jail for a small amount of cannabis has had her charges dismissed, and now she’s coming forward with her story to advocate for legal cannabis, which voters in Michigan… Continue reading 80-Year-Old Grandmother Arrested For Expired Medical Marijuana Card
I’m Open and Willing, Dear Sponsor, but Wait a Minute!
We know “our best thinking got us here,” but that doesn’t mean we need to be open and willing to take abuse or be manipulated. When you first came into the program, you might have heard your “best thinking got you here.” You’re told since your way hasn’t been working, maybe it’s time to try… Continue reading I’m Open and Willing, Dear Sponsor, but Wait a Minute!
Are Opioid Prescription Rates Actually Declining?
While individual states have reported declines in opioid prescription rates, this did not apply for all Americans, according to Mayo Clinic researchers. After reviewing anonymous insurance claims data covering 48 million people between 2007 and 2016, the researchers concluded that “opioid prescription rates have remained flat for insured patients over the last 10 years,” as… Continue reading Are Opioid Prescription Rates Actually Declining?
Could Depression Be Diagnosed By A Blood Test In The Future?
Researchers may have discovered a possible biomarker for major depressive disorder. A blood test is in the works that may be an important new step in fighting depression. In a new study, researchers in the U.S. and Sweden have been examining a chemical in the brain, acetyl-L-carnitine, or LAC for short, to determine if it… Continue reading Could Depression Be Diagnosed By A Blood Test In The Future?
New York Moves To Replace Opioids With Medical Marijuana
Opioid use disorder has been added to the list of qualifying conditions that medical cannabis can be used to treat in the state. Officials in New York have changed medical marijuana policy in order to make it easier for patients to access medical cannabis in lieu of opioids, and have added opioid use disorder to… Continue reading New York Moves To Replace Opioids With Medical Marijuana
Misuse Of Unapproved Antidepressant With Opioid-Like Effects Spikes
Though tianeptine isn’t FDA-approved, it’s not illegal and can be purchased online as a dietary supplement. An apparent spike in the use of an unapproved antidepressant called tianeptine is poisoning people who are looking to benefit from the drug’s mild opioid-like effects, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report released last… Continue reading Misuse Of Unapproved Antidepressant With Opioid-Like Effects Spikes