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Glitz and Glamour: Hollywood’s Stylized vs. Realistic Depictions of Addiction

2022-12-22T18:59:53+00:00

Lights. Camera. Addiction. Hollywood is no stranger to making films surrounding substance abuse, even dating as far back as 1936 with Reefer Madness, a propaganda film about marijuana addiction. However, just because there is a multitude of films regarding a certain addiction, that doesn’t mean all of them are accurate portrayals of drug or alcohol abuse.  This doesn’t take away from the fact that the movie or show can still be excellent or enjoyable. All the movies and shows centered around addiction should still be viewed, so we can compare and see what is accurate vs. inaccurate. It’s important to note that [...]

Glitz and Glamour: Hollywood’s Stylized vs. Realistic Depictions of Addiction2022-12-22T18:59:53+00:00

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Treating Opioid Addiction

2022-12-22T22:02:00+00:00

Does it ever feel like therapy just is not enough for recovery from an opioid or alcohol addiction? If so, substance abuse treatment centers have begun to use a treatment called Medication-Assisted Treatment. Along with behavioral therapies Medication–Assisted Treatment uses medications to help with recovery from substance abuse disorder. Studies have proven with monitoring physicians' Medication-Assisted Treat is one of the most effective approaches to treating opioid addiction, compared to other treatments alone. The Story of Medication-Assisted Treatment   It begins in 2000 when the Drug Addiction Treatment Act (DATA) was passed allowing narcotic prescriptions to be used in an outpatient setting [...]

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Treating Opioid Addiction2022-12-22T22:02:00+00:00

Predicting America’s Next Wave of Opioid Overdose to be the Worst

2022-12-20T19:35:32+00:00

It is all around us. In the schools, workplaces, and the streets. No parents, teenagers, or even young kids are safe from this epidemic. The opioid epidemic has come in waves throughout the years. The year coming up and the years to follow are going to be the worst opioid epidemic yet. As medicine advances so do the opioids that the public has access to. Unfortunately, those of us who end up having to take these medications for severe injuries can become addicted. When taken as instructed opioids can be extremely helpful. Abusing opioids is when addiction is apparent, and overdose [...]

Predicting America’s Next Wave of Opioid Overdose to be the Worst2022-12-20T19:35:32+00:00

How to define the difference between Heavy Drinking and Alcohol Use Disorder

2022-12-20T19:20:11+00:00

It is another week and life got stressful. We want to go grab an alcoholic drink to unwind. We may wait for binge drinking on weekends because we stayed sober during the weekdays. We may have a couple of drinks throughout the weekday to unwind from our stressful days at work but drink alcohol heavily on the weekends. We can find ourselves drinking lightly every day. There could be no harm since there are days spent sobering right? Wrong any of these behaviors could resemble Alcoholism or also known as Alcohol Use Disorder. Both Alcoholism and Alcohol Use Disorder can be [...]

How to define the difference between Heavy Drinking and Alcohol Use Disorder2022-12-20T19:20:11+00:00

First Responders: How Do I Have A Better Relationship With My Romantic Partner?

2022-12-20T19:09:07+00:00

First responders wake up every day with the goal of keeping us safe. Firefighters rescue us from burning buildings. Police officers serve and protect. Paramedics and EMTs can literally save our lives. However, these amazing acts of courage don’t come without a price.  Oftentimes, first responders are among the first to witness a tragedy. Such a tragedy may include an active crime scene or even a gruesome death like a mass shooting. As a result, many first responders turn to substance abuse to cope with frequently seeing these horrific scenes. How First Responders Deal With Trauma First responders are under constant stress due [...]

First Responders: How Do I Have A Better Relationship With My Romantic Partner?2022-12-20T19:09:07+00:00

How can I Rebuild Relationships with Friends and Family in Addiction Recovery? 

2022-12-20T18:54:25+00:00

Recovery is one step closer to becoming sober. Being in recovery means the first step to admitting there is an addiction that has happened. We are ready to begin our new life journey. Recovery can be a scary thought, learning to live without addiction. Our addiction could have caused us to hurt the ones we love. There is always a chance to make things right with those we have hurt and loved. Addiction recovery therapy can help us make amends with the people we may have hurt.  Importance of Healthy Relationships Relationships are all around us whether they are intimate or [...]

How can I Rebuild Relationships with Friends and Family in Addiction Recovery? 2022-12-20T18:54:25+00:00

New Year’s Resolution: Leaving the addiction behind

2022-12-15T23:20:56+00:00

It is that time of year, we begin to reflect on what we have been doing all year. The holidays this time of year bring joy and stress. We begin to worry about what family members will think of us. Wondering if we can afford to get everyone gifts. We find ourselves absorbed in the holiday’s chaos. We may be struggling with addiction on top of holiday stress. The beginning of a new year brings in new opportunities. There is no better time to kick the addiction and start the new year addiction free.             Holiday stress [...]

New Year’s Resolution: Leaving the addiction behind2022-12-15T23:20:56+00:00

Sexual Abuse and Addiction: Does Trauma Contribute to Substance Use?

2022-12-20T18:33:06+00:00

The following contains sensitive material regarding sexual abuse and its aftereffects. We all have experienced trauma in our lives at some point, but arguably the most egregious is in the form of sexual abuse. It doesn’t discriminate and the resulting trauma often forces its victims to turn to substance abuse. Sexual Abuse And The Aftereffects Simply put, sexual abuse is a sexual act or behavior that is forced upon someone without their consent. Most of us think of rape and molestation when we hear the term, but non-contact sexual acts such as exposure can be just as damaging.  In a male-dominated [...]

Sexual Abuse and Addiction: Does Trauma Contribute to Substance Use?2022-12-20T18:33:06+00:00

Let’s Get Moving: How Does Mindful Exercise Help Beat Addiction?

2022-12-20T18:20:46+00:00

Let’s Get Moving: How Does Mindful Exercise Help Beat Addiction? Substance abuse can be tough to overcome, but luckily there is a multitude of physical exercises that can help anyone beat addiction. Improving physical health will help you feel better about yourself and will raise your self-confidence naturally. Exercise can act as an effective stress reliever, and stress is an enemy of addiction recovery. Mind and body are connected, so keeping a healthy body will in turn keep a healthy mind.  Blocking Out Distractions A key step in addiction treatment is being able to reflect and get in touch with one’s [...]

Let’s Get Moving: How Does Mindful Exercise Help Beat Addiction?2022-12-20T18:20:46+00:00

Dangers of Detoxing at Home

2022-12-20T18:20:17+00:00

Detoxing at Home Detoxing at home may seem like a great idea, it is free and convenient, however depending on the substance abused and the severity of the abuse this may not be the case. When the abuse is clear the one thing that comes to mind is to stop the use of the substance. This method is a useful approach; stopping use is the best way to deal with addiction. However, stopping is easier believed than conducted. Trying to stop alone at home when drug dependency is an issue can be extremely dangerous. Besides, the dangers of detoxing at home [...]

Dangers of Detoxing at Home2022-12-20T18:20:17+00:00
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