In response to rising addiction rates and widespread overdoses, the United States has declared a public health emergency to help combat the opiate epidemic. The prevalence of opiate abuse has impacted countless Americans. For instance, unintentional drug overdoses have become the most common accidental cause of death in the country. When you exhibit signs and…
As we approach the month of May, millions of Americans will be preparing to raise the public’s awareness of mental health disorders through celebrating national mental health awareness month. Mental Health Awareness Month 2019 seeks to shed light on the extreme difficulties facing those affected with mental illness. It also makes obvious the need for…
Those struggling with addiction have many important decisions to make regarding their treatment options. At times, they may feel alone and overwhelmed during this process. Things get even trickier when looking for addiction treatment for teenagers. This material will talk about how to find the best residential treatment centers for teens. What Is a Residential…
When a loved one is going through the challenges associated with addiction, finding professional rehab centers in Portland Maine becomes vital. However, where should you start? It can help to have some background information on the disease of addiction first. Understanding Substance Abuse Issues When looking for reliable rehab centers in Portland Maine, it’s helpful…
The fact of the matter is that 21.5 million American adults (aged 12 and older) battled a substance use disorder in 2014. The reality is that our nation is struggling with addiction and alcohol abuse. Of those 21.5 million American adults struggling with a substance abuse disorder, 80% of them also have a problem with…
When I first attempted to get sober, I thought I had an issue with faith, but I was wrong. I always associated faith with religion and thought that’s all it could be paired with. Over the years, I have found out that I had faith all along. I had always worshiped things such as money,…
Honesty to me was for a very long time a foreign concept. The best I could or would practice honesty would be in the form of white lies. I figured if I just didn’t omit all the facts, then it wasn’t quiet considered lying or dishonest. These old patterns and behaviors went on for a…
Many people first come into treatment solely seeking relief from the consequences caused by their addiction. However, through the course of treatment, it often comes to light that there are other factors that lead to the using behaviors in the first place. Recovery becomes so much more than just the ability to put down the…
At the end of a year long relapse I found myself sitting in a jail cell not knowing how long I would be there. Worst case I would do 5-7 years, best case 1 year. More than 3,000 miles from home and feeling all the guilt and despair that comes along with a relapse I…
My last day of using was riddled with thoughts of wanting my life to end. To not feel any pain. To seize the suffering and this overwhelming feeling that I needed something to be okay, when in fact every time I used those substances I was not. I picked up my phone and scrolled through…