Despite the fact that benzodiazepines are taken by illicit drug users, many people became dependent on them as a result of medical treatment. When trying to discontinue benzodiazepines the most important thing to have into consideration are the withdrawal difficulties. Benzodiazepine withdrawal can be quite dangerous mainly because of the shock to the nervous system… Continue reading Get Rid Of Benzodiazepines Once And For All
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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
The Character Without a Credit: Addiction in "Beautiful Boy"
David is desperate to fix Nic. He researches addiction and interviews doctors. He even takes crystal meth to try to better understand. Told largely from the perspective of David Sheff (Steve Carell), the father of 18-year-old Nic (Timothée Chalamet), who struggles with crystal meth addiction, Beautiful Boy is an agonizing film adaptation of memoirs written… Continue reading The Character Without a Credit: Addiction in "Beautiful Boy"
Addiction, Autism, and Sensory Integration
Neurodiversity and A Changing World Previously, I wrote about the intricacies I learned about neurodiversity from my granddaughter, Alexandra. When she was very young, we noticed how certain fabrics bothered her. She had difficulty smiling, responding to her name when called and was otherwise distracted. She appeared distant, lost in a far- away land. After… Continue reading Addiction, Autism, and Sensory Integration
Can I Plan an Intervention on My Own or Do I Need Help?
ARTICLE SUMMARY: This article reviews why most families need expert help during an intervention…and what planning is required. Your questions are welcomed at the end. ESTIMATED READING TIME: 10 minutes TABLE OF CONTENTS: Most Families Need an Expert Do You Need Help, or Not? What Does an Interventionist Do? Logistics Security Travel Review Most Families… Continue reading Can I Plan an Intervention on My Own or Do I Need Help?
Family Addiction Intervention | Why an Invitation Is Always Best
ARTICLE OVERVIEW: DO NOT ambush a loved one in an intervention. It will end with resentment. Instead, consider an explicit invitation. Here is how and why. ESTIMATED READING TIME: 10 minutes or less. TABLE OF CONTENTS: What Is a Family Intervention? Why Use the Invitational Method? How Invitational Interventions Work How to Do an Intervention… Continue reading Family Addiction Intervention | Why an Invitation Is Always Best
Risks of Drug Abuse in Developing Asia | Can We Help?
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Geopolitics and Austerity Risk Factors Profiles of Drug Users What Asia Needs Supervised Injection Sites General Takeaways Your Comments A Lack of Funding or Geopolitics? Understanding drug abuse in developing Asian countries is a more complex task than you might think. Between the realities of a geopolitically divided world and the many… Continue reading Risks of Drug Abuse in Developing Asia | Can We Help?
Top 8 Most Dangerous Drugs
ARTICLE OVERVIEW: No psychoactive drug is 100% safe. Yes, under medical supervision, some drugs can be beneficial to people in certain situations. However, EVERY drug holds potential for abuse. This article seeks to explore which drugs are the most dangerous and the threats involved in taking them. At the end, we invite you to ask… Continue reading Top 8 Most Dangerous Drugs
Get Rid Of Cigarettes Once And For All
ARTICLE SUMMARY: You can quit smoking! This article aims to help educate you about the physical nature of nicotine addiction and provide you with ideas for quitting safely. Then, we invite your questions at the end. ESTIMATED READING TIME: Around 5 minutes. TABLE OF CONTENTS Basic Statistics Are Nicotine Problems ‘Normal’? What Do the Experts… Continue reading Get Rid Of Cigarettes Once And For All
Trauma and Addiction Recovery Workbook [BOOK REVIEW]
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Trauma Is Personal Trauma isn’t just a buzzword in addiction treatment. It’s a reality that many men, women, young adults, and children face … every day. Trauma can take the form of a life-changing event. Psychology Today explains trauma as the result of ”any distressing or life-threatening event”. Trauma is usually caused by an external… Continue reading Trauma and Addiction Recovery Workbook [BOOK REVIEW]