Author: John Carter

Opioid rehabilitation centers are dedicated to assisting individuals on the path to recovery from opioid addiction. They provide specialized care for those struggling with addiction to substances like heroin and prescription opioids such as oxycodone. These facilities offer a comprehensive approach, including medical detoxification, ongoing medical assistance (including medication-based treatment), and therapeutic support to address […]

This is a difficult letter to write, and I should have written it years ago. I’m as much to blame as you, and I’ve finally decided that we can’t go on like this any longer. You didn’t force yourself on me…I was just as willing to begin our long friendship as you. Goodbye Letter to […]

If you’re ready to meet your best self, visit the App Store or Google Play today and start your free 7-day trial. To permanently break the cycle of alcohol use, we need accountability. If you’re on the fence about a halfway house or sober living program, Reframe can help. If you or a loved one […]

This includes taking note of any major changes in your mood, behaviors, sleep, relationships, and decision making, as well as your relationship with food, alcohol, or drugs, among other things. Some of these may be symptoms of actual mental health disorders like anxiety or depression, but they don’t have to reach that level of severity […]

By Buddy TBuddy T is a writer and founding member of the Online Al-Anon Outreach Committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. Because he is a member of a support group that stresses the importance of anonymity at the public level, he does not use his photograph or his real name on this website. If […]

But when it comes to addiction, the person with the problem often struggles to acknowledge it. You may need to join forces with others and take action through a formal intervention. Finding the ideal gift to celebrate a loved one’s recovery is sometimes difficult and time-consuming. Joint activities not only provide opportunities for fun and […]

Because Ambienwithdrawal symptoms can last for weeks, the detox process would possibly last for weeks as well. However, an Ambien taper is a common method thatexperts recommend. Although you should inform your doctor if you want to taper and stop your prescribed use of Ambien, you may be able to taper it on your own […]

The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse found that teens who use gateway drugs are 266 times more likely to develop a cocaine addiction than those who do not. Critics also say the gateway drug theory is flawed because it often relies on animal studies. They also say that drug use rates in other […]

These signs may include extreme confusion, anxiety, paranoia, panic, fast heart rate, delusions or hallucinations, increased blood pressure, and severe nausea or vomiting. The drug may be used for medical reasons, recreation, or a combination of both. These natural chemicals play a role in normal brain development and function. Marijuana over activates parts of the […]

Like the computer games had been, gambling became an escape. She was particularly attracted to bingo games, which offered bonuses. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for immediate support. Seek gambling addiction help from a therapist My friend was a slot machine player, where the […]