Author: Alex Thompson

Many groups make it a practice to read aloud pertinent material from the Big Book or Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions at the beginning of the meeting. Meetings and each meeting takes on the feel of their local area. At most meetings you will hear members talk about what drinking did to them and to those around […]

People who use cocaine in any form may “binge” — taking the drug repeatedly within a short time and at increasingly higher doses — to maintain their high. Signs of cocaine abuse can include changes in behavior, such as increased energy or talkativeness, or becoming more secretive or withdrawn. Other signs of cocaine use can […]

You may need inpatient medical (hospital), residential rehabilitation (rehab), outpatient intensive therapy or outpatient maintenance. A  causal relationship has been established between harmful drinking and incidence or outcomes of infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and HIV. You may need to seek treatment at an inpatient facility if your addiction to alcohol is severe. An SN1 […]

Additionally, black tar heroin contains many more impurities than white powder heroin, and these impurities can cause severe infections. Ohio harm reduction programs can prevent the spread of bacterial infections during injection drug use. These programs may offer clean needles, intervention services, and access to addiction treatment programs. Inpatient treatment provides you with around-the-clock treatment […]

It became popular as part of the temperance movement in the early 19th century in Great Britain and North America. Unlike temperance advocates, who promoted moderation in alcohol consumption or abstention solely from hard liquor (distilled spirits), people who practice teetotalism, known as teetotalers, abstain from all alcohol, including beer and wine. By 1836, when […]

Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide whether or not your spouse’s problem with alcohol is a reason to get a divorce. Here are some ways to help your spouse — and yourself and family members — along the road to recovery. But for some people, alcohol use can turn into alcohol misuse and even […]

It may also boost mood, improve mindfulness, and treat depression and addiction disorders, though more research is needed to confirm these effects. Additionally, a review of six studies concluded that Ayahuasca showed beneficial effects in treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and drug dependence (15). A study in 57 people demonstrated that ratings of depression and […]

Depending on the project, a sponsor will also frequently act as a mentor to the project manager. While the sponsoree (property being sponsored) may be nonprofit, unlike philanthropy, sponsorship is done with the expectation of a commercial return. Even though sponsorship may deliver awareness, brand building and even encourage consumers to purchase, it is not […]

Many recovery groups make affirmation collages by writing down positive statements, cutting them into strips, and gluing the strips onto poster boards. During a mindfulness meditation, group members focus on their breathing and treat their thoughts like passing clouds. In other words, they acknowledge the thoughts without judgment and then gently return their attention to […]

By the end of 1983, NA had expanded into more than a dozen countries, offering almost 3,000 meetings worldwide. NA doesn’t judge members based on race, religion, gender, or social status. They don’t care about who you are, what you’ve done, or the extent of your drug problem. Their main requirement is to request joiners […]