There’s nothing worse for a man’s pride and sense of self than the feeling of weakness. Weakness is deplorable in almost every culture and there are a whole range of psychological battles we endure when we feel weak and helpless. It’s not a good feeling and ruins our self-confidence and presence of mind. Substance addiction is particularly difficult in this way…
While addiction affects us all in devastating ways, requiring serious treatment attention and counseling to overcome, several clinics and studies are starting to notice that addiction affects men and women a bit differently. Understanding these differences is key to providing appropriate recovery support to both genders.For starters, the physiology of drug use differs from men to women based on a few…
For friends and loved ones of a struggling addict, understanding the disease can be confusing. Many people think that their friend or loved one can just quit. Sadly, this isn’t the truth. If you want to understand the mind of an addict, you first have to know what addiction is like. Check out what it’s like to get inside the mind…
Unrestrained alcohol abuse and dependency has been something of a family business for a few generations now and it was with a certain sense of purpose that I eagerly took up the flag in my early twenties. I’ve struggled with alcoholism for a decade now and it has completely wrecked my career, my relationships, and my life.But today I wanted to…
The dads of today’s busy world are doing everything they can to be “Super Dad” by balancing the many demanding tasks and responsibilities. It seems like there are a long string of never-ending demands on your time and energy that can quickly build the levels of stress and anxiety in your life. Men commonly don’t like to admit when they’re feeling…
Addiction, whether drug, alcohol, technology, sex, et cetera, is a personalized disorder. Meaning, why and to what a person becomes addicted, varies with each person. Socio-economic standing, gender, genetic makeup, and personal habits can all have a hand in whether a person develops an addiction, and to what level of severity.The Journal of Abnormal Psychology recently conducted a study involving over…
Generation Y, or millennials, are a generation of technology users. Born in the early 80’s, millennials hit adulthood around the turn of the century and have helped to set the standards and expectations for upcoming generations of youth. If you think about it, the majority of the individuals from this time frame have never known what it’s like to be without…
Everyone in a recovery program shares a common problem, yet they are all very different people. Because of this, finding the perfect sponsor that understands and gets you, as an individual, will save heartache and headache down the road. Relationships change and grow and your sponsor is no different, but be aware that ultimately you are responsible for YOU. This means…
As of July 1, 2015, twenty-four US states have legalized medical marijuana use. However, even with almost half of the country legally behind cannabis, the drug is still controversial. Those in favor of marijuana stand behind the belief that there are few long term effects of using, while those against it say the opposite. They believe that not only are there…
You hit the bar, say hi to all your friends, and order a drink.It’s cool, refreshing, and gone before you know it so you order another then settle in for your evening.That alcohol is now traveling through your body, headed toward a very porous small intestine. If you haven’t eaten yet, things are going to get interesting quite fast. Without some…
Recently a group of researchers at the University of Montreal decided to analyze an NDIT (Nicotine Dependence in Teens) study led by Jennifer O’Loughlin. Nearly 1300 teens had agreed to share continual information regarding their diet, overall mental and physical health, physical activities, and frequency of cannabis, alcohol, or nicotine use. Because the study was highly detailed, it allowed the researchers…
Xanax is an anti-anxiety medication belonging to the drug family of benzodiazepines, first developed in the late 1960’s as a sleep aid. The short and long term side effects of Xanax can be dangerous and ultimately lead to addiction.Officially known as alprazolam, but more commonly known by any or all of its street names—Bars, Z-bars, Blue Footballs, Benzos, Upjohn, School Bus,…
As we have all experienced, there are times when life hits you square between the eyes. Whether our expectations fall short, or we experience an obstacle on a relationship, life happens. In recovery we have all learned a set of tools, through the 12 steps, to help guide us through these moments. For example, yesterday in my own recovery, I had…
We all know that physical fitness is essential to a healthy life. But did you know that fitness is equally essential to drug and alcohol rehab? Think about it. Over the years, studies have shown that fitness is at the top of the list of ways to recover, whether you’re struggling with your emotional life, your education, your family life, your…
Are there any creative, holistic methods to approach my drug rehab? After all, drug addiction isn’t just a little problem that effects one isolated part of your life. As you know by now, drug addiction touches every part of your life—from your relationships, to your marriage, family, work, and even your spiritual life. Addiction finds its way to the center of…
The Best Rehab Starts with Nutrition What could nutrition possibly have to do with drug or alcohol rehab? When you think of rehab you usually think about going to an inpatient recovery center far away from your normal life. There are doctors and clinicians and behavioral therapists all standing by to help ease you into a recovery from your drug or…
How can you help with the massive drug problem in Texas? More people than ever are using illicit drugs in TX and are admitting to themselves that they need to seek rehab. Some people struggle with marijuana, others with harder drugs such as heroin, cocaine, and stimulants, and still others with prescription drugs. Some people say that drug addiction isn’t that…
Where can I go to get drug rehab in Texas? Texas is an incredibly beautiful state, but drug and alcohol addiction are threatening the lives of thousands of people. There’s a very serious problem with addiction to painkillers, and many people may feel there’s no way out. You can ask any police officer what’s the biggest crime problem facing Texas today,…
What can I do if I’m a college student and I’m struggling with an addiction to designer drugs? Right now, designer drugs are one of the most impressive and wide-ranging forms of substance abuse. People can do amazing things with designer drugs. For example, if you wanted the high of marijuana with the energy boost of cocaine in the first 20…
What is the drug trade doing to Texas? Right now Texas is facing a drug crisis that’s leaving more and more people in dire condition. And a lot of the drug trade is fueled by Mexican cartels, which import most of the heroine and meth into Texas. But there is a darker side to this story, too. Not only are the…
Why should I worry about Ebola in Texas when prescription drug addiction is so much more deadly? Right now in Texas, people are getting more and more nervous about the recent cases of Ebola that have been found in Dallas. And though the threat of Ebola is not something to take lightly, right now it’s nothing compared to the problems with…