November
Sub-archives
Heroin Invades the Suburbs in New York
We've been alarmed to see the trend of OxyContin addicted teens turning to heroin in the United States. Heroin has been a devastating drug of addiction for over 50 years in the U.S. but recently the prescription medication epidemic has witnessed heroin invading more upscale suburban neighborhoods. read more...
Is Suboxone Right For You?
Suboxone can help get a life derailed by opiate abuse back on the right track. Suboxone and Subutex are medications that can facilitate recovery but also carry with them the potential for abuse. read more...
Is AA for Addicts as well as Alcoholics? by Chris Swanberg
Alcoholics Anonymous was primarily for men and women whose drug of choice was alcohol back in the 1930's. Over the course of the last 70+ years there has been a bit of controversy about how the organization accommodates those who primarily have a problem with a narcotic (or something other than alcohol). The birth of Narcotics Anonymous was somewhat as a result of drug users needing a platform to build fellowship that would not denigrate them based on their drugs of choice. In this blog entry, Chris Swanberg discusses his thoughts on the matter. read more...
Methamphetamine Withdrawal and Addiction Recovery by a Staff Member
This is an intense personal account of the journey to recovery by one of our staff members. Methamphetamine is so destructive and the havoc that it wreaks on our minds and bodies causes so much pain and in some cases is irreversible. If you or someone you love is having a problem with meth addiction, please call our treatment center at 866-323-5609. read more...
The Truth Hurts Sometimes by Kelly K
Kell Kettle wears his heart on his sleeve - he loves our clients and he loves the program of recovery we teach at our treatment center. Here is a blog Kelly wrote about the inevitable confrontations and bitter truths our clients must face during the course of treatment. read more...
New Campaign Designed to Prevent Teenage Prescription Drug Abuse
Teens are abusing prescription drugs more than ever. Drugs like Vicodin and OxyContin can easily lead to cheaper and easier to obtain heroin when withdrawal symptoms make the teen's life unbearable. There is a new program to help role models or "influencers" start the dialogue with teens who are at risk to become addicted to pursuing "better living through chemistry." read more...
