Living a sober life during rehab is easier because you have all the support and tools needed to get through each day. Don’t misunderstand me, I’m not suggesting recovery is easy, but I wonder: Once you leave rehab, what’s it like? Imagine a world in which you can focus your energy on positive things—like enjoying [...]
What is Alcoholics Anonymous, and does it really do any good? I hear people say it’s a waste of my time, that only deadbeats and homeless people go to AA. Are they right? Let’s begin with what AA is. AlcoholicsAnonymous is a loosely structured group of people who get together anywhere from once a week [...]
Why are prescription drugs killing people? Aren’t they supposed to make people feel better, heal faster, and balance out? How did they become public enemy #1? I thought heroin, cocaine, and crack were the most dangerous drugs? To determine what drug is dangerous, we must first decide what makes a drug dangerous. Is the danger [...]
Addiction is one of the most difficult things to understand, especially from the perspective of the addict. Let’s talk about addiction from the perspective of the family. For a caring family member, the multitudes of questions can be overwhelming: Is it possible to fix an addict? How long does it take? If it didn’t work [...]