Many drugs and substances cause intense withdrawal symptoms. From headaches and nausea to psychotic symptoms and liver damage, the symptoms of withdrawal run a huge spectrum of unpleasant experiences. Each substance causes withdrawal symptoms in their own way, and we’re going to cover a few of the worst drug withdrawal symptoms out there. These are […]
Essential Oils for Alcoholism and Addiction
Essential oils have many uses. I was quite skeptical myself before finding some oils that helped me relax, sleep, and take breaks. I also found some that gave me energy and helped me focus. There are a few oils that people use to help with addiction. Although this is by no means a complete list, […]
Staying Sober – 9 Powerful Tips from Recovery Advocates
Staying sober can be difficult. Our lives often need to change in many ways, and it’s a scary process. From meditation teachers and therapists to psychiatrists and sober living directors, we asked nine professionals for their tips on staying sober. Addiction is a powerful medical, psychological and social disorder but most of all it’s a […]
Are You Getting the Right Help for Your Co-Occurring Disorder?
Lets start by defining the term “co-occurring disorder”. Simply, a co-occurring disorder is when someone has a mental health diagnosis along with a substance use disorder. Another term for the same thing is dual diagnosis. However, in recent years the language has shifted away from saying dual diagnosis because it implies that someone is only […]
Recovery Jokes – Our Favorite Alcohol and Drug Jokes
Sometimes the best way to make it through something tough is with a little humor! You would probably be hard pressed to find a group of recovering people more willing to make fun of themselves than addicts and alcoholics. From jokes about using to making light of AA and rehab, we really don’t leave anything […]
The Dangers of Searching for Treatment Online
Many people search for help for addiction online. According to the online tool Ahrefs, in the United States alone, about 3,000 people a month search for “drug rehab,” 2,000 a month for “addiction treatment,” and 4,500 for “heroin withdrawal.” The internet is a great tool, offering people the opportunity to find help when and where […]