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Holistic Non 12 Step Program Cured Our Son Of Alcoholism
Read MoreOur son was exactly what we always thought he would be. He excelled at sports, was popular in school and had a lot of friends and was a kind and giving kid that anyone would love. When he started using alcohol in high school we thought this was totally normal. What we overlooked was the [...]
Demi Moore and the 911 Call Regarding Whip-Its
Read MoreNitrous Oxide, also known as Whip-Its, is a drug that falls under the category of inhalants. Specifically, a Whip-It is when a person takes a whip cream canister and inhales the gas produced from the can. It is more commonly abused by young people. Unfortunately it has come to our attention that a famous actress, [...]
Tips For Prescription Drug Rehab And Aftercare
Read MoreThere are not many who haven’t been personally affected by the abuse of prescription drugs. The problem has been called an epidemic in many states throughout the country, crime has increase as a result and the illegal sale and use of prescriptions is at an all time high. Some start abusing prescriptions without even knowing [...]
Five Steps To A Successful Drug Intervention
Read MoreA drug or alcohol intervention is an effort by one or more people to get someone into treatment. Oftentimes when an intervention is done, the result is that the addicted person decides to get help for him or herself. Unfortunately, there are also other times that the addicted person does not decide to get help. [...]
Our Son Struggled With Prescription Drug Addiction Until We Found Help
Read MoreMy son was the youngest of three so we gave him lots of attention and love. My husband and I grew up in a time when there were no drugs available, just alcohol. We do have family members that struggled with alcohol though so the concept of addiction was not foreign to us. When our [...]
The Essential Elements of Recovery Nutrition
Read More“Nutrition intervention, provided by a qualified dietetic practitioner, is an essential component of the treatment and recovery from chemical dependency.” American Dietetic Association Position Statement – 1990 It Just Makes Sense Most of us know the dire impact of poor nutrition and lack of exercise on our bodies. Chemical abusers take poor dietary and lifestyle [...]
Impact of Chemical Abuse on the Body
Read MoreWe’ve all seen the advertisements—there’s a pill for every ill these days. Wonderful images of happy, well-adjusted folks; and then there’s the small print and the litany of side effects, up to and including death. But, hey, you’re not afraid to go outside anymore! And these are the “legal” drugs—they have to come with warning [...]
National Recovery Month Celebrates 22nd Year Of Celebrating Benefits of Substance Abuse
Read MoreThis year marks the 22nd year for National Recovery Month. The month is an observance done nationally to educate people on recovery options for drug and alcohol addiction. This year, the main focus of the month is to praise the gains made by those who have recovered from substance abuse. The platform will also serve [...]
Betty Ford and Her Drug Treatment Program
Read MoreDrug addiction can affect anyone from any walk of life. Drug rehab is an important part of recovery no matter the person. As we celebrate the life of Betty Ford and her contributions to the drug and alcohol rehab field, it is important to remember that it really is true, No matter the age, or [...]
How To Overcome Drug Addiction
Read MoreWhat is it about drug addiction and why cant a person just quit? Families who have a loved one struggling with addiction exhaust every resource to save their son or daughter from the ravages of drug abuse. Some families have addiction problems in their family but never to this extent. Some have never dealt with [...]