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In my family, addiction is as commonplace as dishes in the sink or Sunday dinners. It’s in the way I was raised, the way my parents were raised. I don’t have anyone in my family who lives in active addiction right now, but I can see its effect across generations. Cyclical destruction occurs, and once
In my opinion, Step 11 is one of the most crucial steps to long term sobriety because it is contingent upon maintaining our spiritual condition. The spirituality aspect of my recovery is the power source which can be displayed in many different forms. Now it is part of my daily reprieve to be in constant
When I first read through Step 11, I thought “I’m not going to do that.” I remember thinking there’s no way I’ll be able to sit still long enough to meditate, and having a Higher Power wasn’t a priority because I was in such dismay and pain. Honestly, I just wasn’t in the mood to
We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. Step 11 is not only a maintenance step, but a step rooted in growth. By practicing it daily, we allow ourselves to
Finally, legislation has been passed banning bath salts nationwide. U.S. Senator Chris Coons states in an ABC news article, “Dangerous drugs like bath salts are terrorizing our communities and destroying lives. Stricter measures must be taken to stem the growing prevalence of bath salts and other new designer drugs.” The massive attention about bath salt
People will do almost anything to get a fix. Bath salts seem to be another fad to get high legally. Bath salts contain mephedrone which is a similar ingredient that is found in methamphetamine. It produces a stimulant effect when ingested. These packs of bath salts say ‘not for human consumption,’ however, it seems that
Treating drug addictions is a long, hard road. When finding something to aid the process, though, it’s crucial that it be safe and worth your time. Unfortunately, not everything offered is. So, what’s the case when it comes to cognitive enhancers? Can they help you during your treatment? What Are Cognitive Enhancers? Cognitive enhancers –
Marriage in and of itself is not always easy, let alone when you throw addiction in the mix. When my wife and I met, it was also the beginning of a very nasty relationship with opiates. I had been using at this point for nearly ten years, and my use was all over the map.
For many who are dependent on alcohol and other substances, lifestyle blocks our recovery. It is easy to see the problem when we have a bad lifestyle: living with an abusive partner, hanging out with drug-dealing and drug-seeking friends, or going to bars with old friends just to prove that we can have a soft
For many Thanksgiving is a time of reunion. Around the country, Thanksgiving eve marks the biggest party night of the year. Nearly every bar will be filled with people who haven’t seen each other for a period of time. Thanksgiving eve is the beginning of the holiday season and celebrations which means lots of alcohol
