How Do You Get The Gift Of Desperation?
Desperation can be a great motivator. It is easy to procrastinate and put off taking action. However, when you realize that you have been backed into a corner and there…
Addiction Recovery Coaching VS. Addiction Counseling And Psychotherapy
What is an addiction coach? In recent years, professional recovery coaches have begun to appear online. An addiction coach does not provide formal therapy to a person recovering from addiction.…
Alternate Day Dosing And Tapering Of Buprenorphine For Opioid Addiction
Emerging from the dark ages of addiction medication dosing. Years ago, I walked into a music store, also known at the time as a “record store,” to look around at…
Let us change MAT To PAT And Revolutionize Addiction Treatment.
MAT Stands For Medication-Assisted Treatment. Addiction treatment has been in the dark ages for a long time. When you are ready to stop drinking or using drugs, you might find…
Is It Possible To Go To Recovery Meetings And Stay Safe From COVID-19?
Online Group Recovery Meetings Are Safe And Effective. Our society is undergoing serious changes. Due to the COVID-19 virus, people are learning to stay home, avoiding public places. Many of…
Help! My Kid Is An Addict!
My kid is using drugs. What do I do? When you first discover that your child is using drugs, your first reaction may be panic. You may be worried that…
Yes, It Works. You are worth it, So Work It Today, For a life beyond your wildest dreams.
You can work it. Health and happiness begin when you work your program of recovery. A guest post by an anonymous contributor. We would sit in the back of the…
Who Is An Addict? Here are five reasons why you might be an addict.
The American Academy of Pain Medicine, The American Pain Society, and the American Society of Addiction Medicine jointly agree on the following definition of addiction: Addiction is a primary, chronic,…
Insufflation: The Gateway To Heroin Is Your Nose
What does insufflation mean in relation to powdered street drugs? Insufflation means to push or draw a substance into a body cavity or dead space using air pressure. While the…
McRisc: Your First Stop For Addiction Treatment Help
Why should I start with McRisc? Calvin McGinn PhD, LMFT, RN and Joyce Ann McGinn OTR/L, GCFP are the co-founders of McRISC.com. This innovative online tool is built on years…