Heroin addiction is an epidemic that has plagued the world since the late 1800’s. In the United States, 60% of fatal drug overdoses in 2014 were caused by opioids, the majority of which were classified as heroin. In Orange County,
Substance abuse and addiction is a problem that affects all parts of the world, but some regions suffer more from the consequences of its effects, due to a higher rate of drug abuse and violence. At the same time, there
Although much of society, unfortunately, views addicts as "low-lives" who are only interested in their drug of choice, the fact is, people who suffer from addiction are human just like everyone else. I know relationships with addiction involved can be
Experiencing burnout is something that tends to happen to everyone at least once in their life. It's a common issue amongst hard workers and dedicated professionals, but it becomes even more common when dealing with staying sober after recovering from
Being a working professional with an important role to fulfill can put a great amount of stress on anybody. According to a National Survey on Drug Use & Health, it's estimated that 10% of full-time employees will end up suffering
It’s a new year, which means many people are making New Year’s resolutions, refining their goals, and hoping for the best. All of these things are great to give attention to! But what about the personal boundaries we need to
Smoking and consuming nicotine is one of the most harmful health practices. It causes various difficulties like higher blood pressure, heart problems, reduced food cravings, and other side effects. We all know smoking poses threat to diseases like lung cancer,
Holidays are a time for gratitude, self-reflection, and sharing time with loved ones. But the holidays can also be tough. There always seems to be some sort of family drama, everyone seems stressed out with gift shopping and attending events
The world is a beautiful place, and being addicted to drugs or alcohol can make it hard to see how incredible it is. After entering recovery from an addiction, it can be difficult to feel satisfied or feel good throughout
Spooky season is at its peak this week-- it’s Halloween! This is the one night of the year where everyone seems to bring out their weirdest, wildest selves. It’s also one of the most hyped nights of the year for
Who loves an irresistible podcast? Today is for you! We're sharing some of the most helpful, inspiring, and interesting podcasts about all things recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Podcasts for addiction recovery don’t have to all sound alike. There’s
You've spent so many vacations "three sheets to the wind", out of control, drunk or intoxicated. This has been your experience so often that even if you could remember what you did, you still couldn't remember what order. After all,
