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Drunken Associations
The age-old question of whether or not an alcoholic (or drug addict) can hang around their old using buddies may seem obvious on the surface – a clear and distinct ‘No’! In further consideration of the question I believe there are some important modifying factors. As we examine the issue more in depth, let’s look together at what a couple of these conditions might be. -How long does the individual have sober? This seems perhaps the … Read entire article »
My Psychotic Debauchery with Bath Salts
My name is Brian and I am blogging about my experiences with the recent legal designer drug known as “Bath Salts.” Although they may sound harmless, this is hardly the case. There are not even traces of sodium in the white gram-sized powders sold at smoke shops nation-wide. They are snorted like cocaine or methamphetamine and have similar mimicking affects. I first tried this drug in January of 2010. It was in the form of relapse from gateway drugs I used in the past. I knew it was sold at a smoke shop by my parents’ house, so one day, off I went. When I bought the vial of bath salts named ‘White Lightening,” the store employee also gave me a Slurpee straw with an end shaped like a small spoon … Read entire article »
Give the Gift of Sobriety
Gift giving doesn’t have to be limited to flashy jewelry or the latest in blood soaked video games. A more meaningful and longer lived present can come from a positive book, one centered on the struggles we have living a spiritual life in an often profane world. For your loved one in recovery this holiday season (or any other time) I’ve compiled a list of the top ten books involving alcoholism, addiction, mental illness, or treatment centers. I’ve personally read most of them and heard glowing recommendations from friends for the others. In all cases I’d be interested in hearing feedback from you, the reading audience. Let me know your thoughts on these memoirs, novels, and accounts – as well as any other books that might have been left off. … Read entire article »
Was Bill W. Drugged into His Spiritual Awakening?
Every member of Alcoholics Anonymous and the various other 12 Step Programs have heard of the co-founder William Griffith Wilson, better known as Bill Wilson or Bill W. Through reading the ‘Big Book,’ we hear many stories from alcoholics, Bill Wilson included, being the primary author of the book originally titled ‘Alcoholics Anonymous’ in 1938. From then the program has taken on the name of this book and has expanded to millions of members across the globe. Not many people know of the story of how and why Bill Wilson got sober through his spiritual awakening. In 1901 Charles B. Towns opened a hospital in New York on 293 Central Park West with partner Dr. Alexander Lambert. Charles Towns was not licensed to practice medicine and on October 1909 together they … Read entire article »
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Social Drug Use to Full Blown Addict
Never in a lifetime did I think I would be sticking a needle in my arm. When I thought of an IV drug user it disgusted me. I related it to being homeless, broke and having all kinds of diseases. My Aunt was an IV drug user with hepatitis C and her boyfriend died of a heroin overdose when I was younger. I remember telling myself that will never be me. NEVER! I was a high honors student who got straight A’s in school and played football, baseball and hockey. I had lots of friendsnone of which used drugs. That was untilone of my friends had, what I thought was a genius idea, at the time. His idea was to try smoking pot. At this time I was only in 7th … Read entire article »
Addiction and Recovery While in College
The amount of eighteen to twenty-four year olds checking into addiction recovery programs has increased 44.9% since 1999. The amount of students eighteen to twenty four has increased 141.3%. For these students who cannot complete their education due to their problem face the difficulties of not being able to return once they are sober in case they will not be able to handle the college party environment. Alcohol and drug use is rampant in most colleges and plays a role in about 20% of student dropouts. With so many triggers affecting recovering addicts on campus, they may not be able to achieve their academic goals and are in danger of relapsing. Most stereotypical views of college include a lot of partying and it may be difficult to stay sober around normal … Read entire article »
Founder of Alcoholics Anonymous:
Not a Saint, Just an Everyday Alcoholic
Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12 step programs have helped millions of people recovery from alcoholism and other ailments. Bill Wilson, the founder of Alcoholics Anonymous may have been one of the main contributors in developing this spiritual program but by no means was he a saint. Many individuals who are anti-AA like to bring up several problems Bill Wilson had after he became sober. A big issue that caused problems even while he was an active … Read entire article »
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Top 10 Misconceptions about Drug Rehab
There are many misconceptions and beliefs about drug rehab facilities which are not in fact true. These misconceptions are numerous. Knowledge and awareness about rehab centers are increasing as the acceptance of addiction as a disease spreads. Here are some of the most common misconceptions about rehabilitation facilities: Rehab is a fix to addiction: Many believe that if you go through treatment you will come out the other side fixed and cured of their addiction. Some … Read entire article »
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Sober and Home for the First Time Since Rehab
Recently I just made a trip back home to see my family in London for the first time in six months. For the last six months I had been in some form of an addiction treatment center, either in primary care, secondary care or sober living. I had seen my parents in that time at family programs but under the supervision and monitoring of the clinical staff running those programs. This trip was, therefore, my … Read entire article »
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Still Sober on Psychiatric Medication
Over half of the alcoholics in the United States also suffer from some kind of co-occurring mental disorder.[1] The decision to take psychiatric medication to treat these issues is often a topic of debate within the rooms of A.A. Some suggest one should not ingest any mind altering drug while recovering from alcoholism while others tout this option as a tool of great benefit to the newly sober. Those that object to the use of … Read entire article »
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