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Most little sisters look up to their older brothers, growing up in Claudia's family was no different. She can remember her brother in the kitchen cooking chicken wings, and him taking her across the street to subway. These are fond memories for her, however, her brother...
In our society today, we witness many of our athletes being destroyed by the use of anabolic steroids. However, this substance is not limited professional athletes, as we are seeing increased use of steroids in our general population. Anabolic steroids may have uses in a...
When recovering from substance abuse, the number one fear is relapsing. Will your willpower be strong enough to overcome the cravings that poison your body and soul? Will your strength faltered this time, or the next? Will prayer for strength fall on deaf ears or...
Usage Throughout Youth Though chemically addicted to crack cocaine and alcohol, Jimmy’s come to an understanding that he was “addicted to lack of identity and lack of worth”. Jimmy started using at age 7, getting drunk and high with his babysitters (using pot and alcohol), who thought...
Many may be familiar with the drug known as LSD, but its origins may be somewhat of a mystery to some. While the drug itself may be commonly known as a drug used in a club environment or a means of escaping reality. But a...
How Society Views Drug Addicts Drug Addiction is an ever-present threat in our society today. It is viewed, however, in a very specific context by society and the majority of people are not aware of it's existence outside of the homeless, the teenage rebels, and the...
Addiction on Deployment Even after Corey graduated as a United States Marine, his addiction continued by way of drinking heavily. Traveling around the world on the expense of the U.S. government, Corey saw the world bits and pieces at a time, as he would get blackout...
The medication Suboxone has demonstrated uses in the treatment of certain substance use disorders. However, this drug has darker side. Even though Suboxone can be used to help recovering individual, the drug itself can also worsen one's state because of it's own addictive qualities. This...
Celebrate Recovery “is a fellowship of men and women who proclaim Jesus Christ is their higher power”, explains Clinical MA Jimmy Monaghan. It’s a Christian-based program that uses literal biblical verses and passages to help members through the recovery process. 12-Step Method Like other fellowships and recovery...
The Man Behind The Addiction Coming from a home that stemmed from two vary diverse population groups, Corey was expected to conduct himself within certain parameters. His mother was a hippie and his father was a U.S. Marine. The dichotomy of messages he received while growing...