What is Methamphetamine? Currently classified as a Schedule II drug, methamphetamine is an extremely addictive and powerful central nervous system stimulant that is becoming increasingly dominant within the drug market. P2P meth represents a form of production that creates an even stronger, more dangerous version of the drug. While most commonly found in the form …
What is a Sobriety Tattoo? Tattoos, for many people, offer a way to immortalize important symbols and ideas through having them permanently inked on their bodies. This concept proves just as true for those who have made the decision to get sobriety tattoos. For many individuals who have or are actively overcoming addiction, this recovery …
What is a Gratitude Jar? In short, a Gratitude Jar was what saved me from myself. Things were not good for me. During early recovery, after a relapse, I struggled to regain my bearings in sobriety. Then, after leaving rehab, even with a supportive staff and program, I struggled even more. I felt like the …
What Is Chronic Relapse? I’ve entered treatment a dozen times. The first time I went to recovery was when I was in high school and was dealing with a worsening dependence on opiates. Most of the times I went to rehab I didn’t really want to get clean, which is why I ended up going …
What are the Dangers of Opioid Dependence? I started using drugs and alcohol at a young age like a lot of people. I was only fifteen years old when I first tried opiates. By the time I graduated, I was a full-blown pill addict. My opiate of choice was Percocet, but I would do anything …
What Is Hair Loss? Hair loss (alopecia) refers to the shedding or thinning of hair from an individual’s body. Anyone can experience hair loss, regardless of sex, age, environment, etc., although it is more common for men. In fact, the average person loses around 50-100 hairs a day; this process usually goes unnoticed, as new …
Exploring 12-step Alternatives Addiction is a complex disease that requires a variety of approaches to help individuals find lasting sobriety. In order to ensure that each person gets the care they need, treatment centers offer a wide variety of programs, and they tailor them to meet the unique needs of clients. One approach that is …
The use of alcohol contributes to around 88,000 deaths in the United States every year. As you may already know, many of the deaths are due to motor vehicle accidents, homicide, falls, burns, and other accidents. But can alcohol cause brain damage that leads to death as well? Many studies point to a connection between …
Detection of Cannabis in the System Marijuana is one of the most commonly used drugs, largely because it is so readily available. It is also the most commonly used illicit drug. A number of states in the United States, from Florida to Maine, allow the use of medical marijuana, and recreational use is legal in …
The Risks and Realities of Using Ketamine Ketamine, also sold under the brand name Ketalar, is a dissociative anesthetic. Doctors use it as a general anesthetic either on its own or with other general anesthetics including nitrous oxide. Ketamine is often used for procedures that require short-term sedation and don’t require muscle relaxation. These include …
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