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There’s more to recovery than just abstinence and its called getting a sober life. Yes, stopping the use of drugs is the ultimate goal, but this is only the beginning. Addiction goes beyond using illicit substances. Recovery is a way of life that dominates a...
Are you trying to recover from a substance use disorder? Being labeled a “drug addict” can influence a persons success in recovery once they've made the decision to get clean from drugs. Public opinions have a lot to do with how society affects recovery from addiction. It...
Johnny Depp Drugs and Family A family history of abuse has had a significant impact on him. For Johnny Depp drugs and alcohol were the center point in his life for a long time. The result of Johnny Depp's family problems was an adverse childhood, and drinking and...
Developing Pain Pill Addiction As a National Honor Society student, Lauren never suspected that she would end up with an Opioid pain pill addiction. However, a diagnosis of endometriosis resulted in her doctor prescribing her medications to help deal with the pain. Endometriosis is a condition where painful...
Demi Lovato’s Heroin Overdose Popstar and Hollywood idol, Demi Lovato, has been transparent about her addiction to drugs, but it wasn’t enough to keep her sober and safe from a heroin overdose. “I have always been transparent about my journey with addiction.” -Demi Lovato, Instagram 2018 In 2010, Lovato...
Kratom Plant: FDA Commissioner Says Death and Addiction On Nov. 14, 2017, the Food and Drug Administration released a statement warning the public of the socially accepted replacement for Opiate addiction and widely consumed plant, Kratom. ‘The FDA is aware of reports of 36 deaths associated with...
Russell Brand Addiction Book British celebrity and addiction activist Russell Brand recently released his newest book about recovery from addiction and working a 12-step program. His book, Recovery: Freedom From Our Addictions, addresses the road to recovery from any type of addiction. “My qualification for writing this book is not...
Honoring Loved Ones Lost to Drug Overdose Each year on August 31st, International Overdose day is held and supported by communities around the globe that have been impacted by drug overdose. This day is in aim to raise awareness on the issue of overdose and the stigma attached...
Katy Perry Balances Alcoholism, Depression and Fame Upon promotion of her newest album, Witness, Katy Perry opens up to her fans. She discusses her feelings about living a double life, her ability to cope and issues with Alcohol abuse during a World-Wide Witness therapy session. It’s safe...
Uber Driver Trafficking Street-Grade Fentanyl and Heroin On Aug. 4, 2017, an Uber driver, as well as, three others were arrested with a massive amount of Fentanyl and Heroin, estimating worth at a minimum of $3 million. According to the New York Post, an Uber driver in...