The last time I thought about taking heroin was yesterday. I had received “an inconvenient truth” from a beautiful woman….
Addiction
The statistics are staggering and the numbers continue to climb. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, 64,000 people…
Exercise plays a critical role in the health of both body and mind. As a society, we’re exercising less and…
People in recovery must be especially careful when taking any kind of over-the-counter (otc) or prescription medications. Many otc meds…
HIV – 7 Things You Need to Know
Category: Addiction
HIV is a scary disease – despite the best efforts of the medical community, there is no cure, no effective…
If you haven’t heard of Mindfulness, it’s a form of meditation designed to bring greater awareness to your mind and…
Overcoming the challenges of communicating with a loved one struggling with Addiction Communicating with someone you love is not always…
By Kelly Fitzgerald 06/06/16 from www.thefix.com When you’re used to taking shots before any social interaction, it feels weird when you show…
“The party has been over for a long time.” — It’s an insight that many of the young people in…
(This story appeared on WCNC.com, Charlotte, NC) by Alicia Cook EDITOR’S NOTE: Alicia Cook, 29, lost her cousin to a…