In checking the Urban Dictionary and several other resources, I found a few different definitions of the word ‘normie’. First, a normie, was described as a normal person- one who does not have a mental illness such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, mood...
You just know it when you see it. Consistency, accountability, healthy routines. They are the roots of recovery, and after witnessing both long term sobriety and chronic relapsing from my addict loved one over the years, I think I know when I see the game changer, not...
Who can say for sure just what finally sparks long term recovery in chronic relapse substance users. I have known many addicts along the years whose life consists of spurts of dry spells, hanging on for dear life, and then finally and predictably, relapsing. I’ve been...
I try never to put all my eggs in one basket, and that goes for recovery as well. Relying on one thing as your recovery go-to is not a good idea. We need a variety of components and modalities- a combination of proper exercise and good nutrition practices,...
The journey of parents and families of addicts is often underestimated, and the damage report minimized, but I know the real. PTSD, depression, chronic anxiety, inability to work, loss of zest for life, rejection by other family members, weight loss or weight gain,...
I have been following a man on Facebook who has been trying to kick heroin and posts several times a day, for support, encouragement, and connection to recovery. I don’t know him from Adam, but respect his efforts and acknowledge the difficulty of the journey he is...
Almost every day, I hear a new and interesting story about homeopathy, in one way or another. Even though this piece is not pertaining to addiction, it's an excellent illustration of the versatility of homeopathic remedies. We classically think about Arnica in...
the answer is both yes and no.... Alcohol is added and used to stabilize and preserve liquid homeopathic remedies. Next, plain sugar pills are then medicated with this liquid but the alcohol evaporates off them during the drying process so they become alcohol free,...
It's not that surprising to find that some of the most basic family practices, such as sharing a meal, can be key to good relationships and reduced substance abuse. Background CASAColumbia has surveyed thousands of American teens and their parents to identify...
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