Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant drug. Meth has some legitimate uses as a prescription drug, but most drug dealers make it themselves in labs, using dangerous chemicals and over-the-counter medications. This mix is transformed into meth and isn’t the same as the legitimate drug doctors prescribe. The chemicals used in meth can have irreversible…
The Freedom of Forgiveness in Recovery
When you first begin your recovery, you are flooded with emotions that you had tried to numb with alcohol and drugs. Now that you are clean and sober, you need to address these emotions to heal and maintain your sobriety. It’s common to feel anger or shame, but being able to forgive frees you from…
5 Truths Parents of Addicts Must Face
All parents want the best for their children. From sending children to the best schools, sports programs or art and music classes, mothers and fathers sacrifice to give their children all the opportunities they didn’t have in life. Even though you may have laid out the opportunities for them, your children decide on their own…
Matthew Perry’s Journey of Recovery
Matthew Perry’s Journey of Recovery The mid-90’s brought “Friends,” one of the most popular television shows with an infectiously happy theme song. People tuned in to see the antics of Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler and Ross. The group’s dynamic played on screen made it seem that they were having fun. However, for funny man…
Brownies Sending Kids to the Hospital?!
You might have to think twice about letting your kids eat homemade cookies or brownies next time you’re at your grandmother’s house. The number of children being unintentionally poisoned by marijuana has been growing. In Colorado, where medical marijuana has been legal since 2009, there have been more than a dozen cases. Just When You…
Adult Children and Addiction
If only you knew about addiction. If only you knew how to spot the signs. If only you knew how to stop it. As an addict’s mother or father, it’s hard to not place blame on yourself. Even if you have grown children, you still can’t help but ask: Am I a bad parent? Knowledge…
Staying Safe on Memorial Day
Staying Safe on Memorial Day Memorial Day weekend is a favorite holiday for many. If you live near a beach or lake, you know where you plan on spending the long weekend. This holiday marks the beginning of the summer and is a popular time to get in the water with boats or jet skis….
The Ripple Effect of Addiction
The Ripple Effect of Addiction You say you love your kids and would do anything for them. Would you give up alcohol and drugs for them? Even though you feel you have your drinking and drug habit under control, you really don’t. Every time you get drunk or high, you are affecting your children. The…
Warrior Moms Battling Against FASD and Addiction
Warrior Moms Battling Against FASD and Addiction For many pregnant women, the joy and excitement of having a baby consumes them. A woman can change her whole lifestyle in an effort to give birth to a healthy baby. But what happens if you have a disease that is so destructive that an abrupt lifestyle change…
Top 5 Dangers to Women’s Recovery
Being a woman in recovery is not easy. There are many challenges that can get anyone off track from their goals of sobriety and healthy living. Learning what to look for and how to approach each situation can mean relapse or success in sobriety. Bad Romance Getting into a romantic relationship can be great, but…
