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Defining Addiction
We hear people say all the time how they are addicted to a certain substance, person or act, but what really defines an addiction? Traditionally, the term addiction had been limited to drugs and alcohol. Nowadays however, it seems as though people can be addicted to just about anything. The New York Times recently reported major addictions that are a little out of the ordinary including video games, watching television, and junk food (Peele). With these … Read entire article »
Filed under: Addiction, Alcohol and Drugs, Conditions and Disorders
Facts About Ibogaine
Ibogaine is a hallucinogenic that is known for its extreme and long-lasting hallucinogenic effects. It is derived from a number of different plants stemming from West Africa. The chemical name for the drug is 12-Methoxyibogamine (C20H26N2O). It is a naturally-occurring dole alkaloid in the tryptamine family. Originally it was only used in West Africa for religious ceremonies and gatherings. There has not been much interest shown in using Ibogaine as a recreational drug, but since the 1960’s it has been known to be used for anti-addiction therapy, mostly for the treatment of opiate addiction. It is illegal to possess or sell Ibogaine in the United States and is rarely found on the black market. It is often extracted from plant material but people have been known to synthesize it. When Ibogaine is … Read entire article »
Hitting Your Low Point in Addiction
Hitting your low refers to when an alcoholic’s or drug addict’s life becomes so unbearable that they ‘hit their low’ and the only way out it seems, is to get sober. Sobriety is a choice which normal people would probably have made way further up the line but remember, that’s why it’s called a disease. There are many ways someone will eventually hit his/her low. Sometimes it is a single harrowing moment in their usage; other times it’s an accumulation of disasters building up to force this decision. Everyone has a different low they need to sink to but here are some of the common factors leading to a low: Homelessness: Many addicts and alcoholics will experiences points in their usage where they find themselves homeless. These horrible experiences may include sleeping … Read entire article »
The Footwork of Finding an Apartment
After someone has been through a successful stint in drug or alcohol rehabilitation, that person may look forward to the joy of reclaiming his or her independence. Having lived in a sheltered environment like a sober living house or inpatient treatment center, many addicts become so accustomed to that environment that they may not wish to reassume the responsibilities of managing their own lives. However, the majority are ready to move out. After spending months … Read entire article »
SOBER COMMUNITY… OR NOT?
It was a long, hard day. You worked grueling hours, tolerated people’s antics, and even acted nice towards your boss, who doesn’t pay enough. As you are clocking out, your co-worker approaches you to ask if you want to go and get a cold drink. Sweating beads, what would you say? In my former days as an addict I might have thought that my co-worker was suggesting that we head over to the nearest bar for a drink. My mind would go to beer and my response would be “yes.” So, I would have fallen for my co-workers ploy and given in, even buying him the luscious liquid. A few days later, things seem different at work. You are getting dirty looks from your co-workers. On the schedule you notice that your … Read entire article »
Filed under: Love and Relationships, Recovery
Kathie Lee Gifford Criticizes Parents of Addicts and Gets Criticized in Return
Kathie Lee Gifford, a very well-known and recognized T.V personality star, featured on countless shows, has done very well for herself over the years. Her most famous role was appearing alongside Regis Philbin as his co-host on the daytime talk show, Live with Regis and Kathie Lee. Just recently in an interview with the magazine Family Circle, Gifford went on a rant about how the parents of drug addicts are basically failures and did a bad job raising their children. She went on to say more about the subject accusing the parents of drug and alcohol addicted kids that they must not be doing something right if their sons or daughters are getting into trouble with the law because of their habit. She said this about her own parenting skills, “”I’m … Read entire article »
Violent Films + Vicodin = Tragic Dark Knight Shootings
Yes, what we watch matters! The kind of entertainment we spend millions of dollars to make here in Hollywood and then stuff down people’s throats all around the world matters. The video games that kids play these days are pure violence. They glorify and encourage it. Because simulated violence is ubiquitous, we have become desensitized, and shooting a theater full of people becomes a plausible concept for a person who is mentally unstable. Then, when something … Read entire article »
Filed under: Conditions and Disorders, Featured, Mental Illness
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