Survivorship Bias and Addiction Treatment
Let’s put aside the topic of addiction treatment for a moment and talk about something much more interesting. I want to share a secret with you that could possibly help…
The Making of a Heroin Addict
Success in life. Reba was a great success. She sold luxury homes for a living. You could see Reba's smiling face on billboards and bus stop benches, all over town.…
Prayer and Medication
Prayer and Medication: Can they work together? What is the best way to stay clean from drugs? What is the best way to quit using drugs in the first place?…
Free Suboxone Treatment: An important Resource
Opiates and opioids are the number one killer in the US. In abstinence-based meetings, such as 12-step meetings and other resources, you will find a one-size-fits-all plan for recovery. Hence,…
Creativity Blocked In Childhood: A Major Addiction Risk?
What causes addiction? The underlying causes of addiction have been written about at great length. There are many theories about what leads up to the tragic expression of this complex…
Use Disorder – A Better Way To Say You Are An Addict
How is an addict different from someone who has use disorder? If your drug use has led you to detox, drug treatment centers or 12-step meetings, you are most likely…
The Power of Prayer Can Save Your Life
Do you believe in the power of prayer? If you are clean from drugs or trying to get clean, you may want to consider prayer as something to help you…
After the meeting: What to do
After the meeting. You finally got up the courage to go to a meeting. Sitting in the car outside, it looks intimidating. All of those people standing around outside, minutes…
White-Knuckling Versus No-Matter-What: Are They The Same Thing?
White-Knuckling If you attend recovery meetings, you will, at some point, hear the term white-knuckling. White-knuckling is a very descriptive term to describe the experience of not taking drugs and…
A Song For Michelle
A film about mental illness, addiction and suicide This film, "A Song For Michelle", is in production currently. I was able to watch a trailer recently and it is clearly…