The retired hero discusses the turning point that led him to become an advocate for veterans with addiction in a recent interview. Heroes come in many forms, and now a soldier who fought in the battle documented forever in its namesake movie—Black Hawk Down—is finding himself a different kind of hero than he once was.… Continue reading Black Hawk Down Hero Fights For Veterans With Addiction
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John Mayer Details Giving Up Alcohol After Drake's Birthday Party
“I was in my sixth day of the hangover… I went, ‘OK, John, what percentage of your potential would you like to have?’” Singer-songwriter John Mayer hasn’t had a drink in two years. “I just went deep one night, and I remember being like, ‘What happens if I keep going?’” he said in a new… Continue reading John Mayer Details Giving Up Alcohol After Drake's Birthday Party
Gratitude Activities for Addiction: A Meditation on Abundance and Gratitude
Reflecting on Past Experience As I contemplate my seventy second year, I recall the many lives I have lived, the trials and tribulations, the loves, losses, the successes and failures I have experienced. I know that I have brought joy to some and consternation to others. Since I have moved, I have stepped up the… Continue reading Gratitude Activities for Addiction: A Meditation on Abundance and Gratitude
Here’s What Parents Should Know About Teen Crack Cocaine Use
Causes of Teen Crack Cocaine Use As teens slowly approach adulthood, most of them are exploring and learning more about themselves. While there are many teens who choose to cultivate a sense of self in healthy ways, others decide to experiment and test their boundaries by engaging in risky activities, such as crack cocaine use.… Continue reading Here’s What Parents Should Know About Teen Crack Cocaine Use
3 Substances You Should Never Detox from Alone
By Amy Sedgwick, LADC, AADC, CCDP, SCPG Director of Clinical Operations ARTICLE OVERVIEW: You should never try to detox from alcohol, benzos, or opioids on your own. This article reviews the dangerous side effects of withdrawal from these substances. Then, we invite your questions at the end. ESTIMATED READING TIME: 7 minutes. TABLE OF CONTENTS:… Continue reading 3 Substances You Should Never Detox from Alone
Promising New Treatments for Opioid-Dependent Babies
Compassionate care for the mothers was crucial to positive outcomes for opioid-dependent babies. I gave birth to my daughter in late January of 2014. It was the kind of birth you see in the movies—the contractions started hard and grew closer together within moments. By the time I realized I was in labor, I was… Continue reading Promising New Treatments for Opioid-Dependent Babies
Teen Drug Use Drops In Ohio
A local prevention expert credits greater awareness, media attention and personal tragedies for the decrease. There’s some good news out of Ohio, as a new survey indicates teen prescription painkiller and heroin use are on the decline. According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, the numbers come from a survey administered every two years by PreventionFirst, a… Continue reading Teen Drug Use Drops In Ohio
Mexico's Supreme Court Strikes Down Recreational Marijuana Ban
Though limited in scope, the decision was considered a victory for pro-cannabis groups. Lawmakers in Mexico opened a door to marijuana legalization by declaring an absolute ban on recreational use a violation of constitutional rights. The country’s top court declared on October 31 that it had found in favor of two amparos (or legal injunctions) against… Continue reading Mexico's Supreme Court Strikes Down Recreational Marijuana Ban
Big Claims About Pot's Health Benefits Made Possible By Limited Research
“It’s hard to study marijuana, and there’s money to be made in the business. That’s an unfortunate combination that makes it exceedingly hard to separate the truth from the hype.” Cannabidiol (CBD) can alleviate your PTSD and anxiety symptoms, while THC can reduce your nausea and inflammation—or, at least, that is what the medical marijuana… Continue reading Big Claims About Pot's Health Benefits Made Possible By Limited Research
FDA Tries To Blame Kratom In Newborn Withdrawal Case
The agency claims it is aware of four other NAS cases involving infants exposed to kratom in utero. A new case report published in the journal Pediatrics suggests that kratom was the cause of a newborn’s withdrawal symptoms. While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other naysayers of the herbal supplement say this is a… Continue reading FDA Tries To Blame Kratom In Newborn Withdrawal Case