Ohio Opiate Addiction Equal to Alcoholism
Have I ever mentioned I’m a Buckeye? Well just in case, yes, I am a Columbus, Ohio kid. So when people talk about the heart of the mid-west I just assume they mean my home state. So when they say that the rate of addiction to painkillers in Ohio has skyrocketed in recent years and . . . . Continue Reading
6 Normie Beliefs that Add to Addiction Stigma
One of the greatest obstacles that holds an addict or alcoholic back in recovery, especially in early recovery, is stigma. The stigma against people with drug addiction is so exaggerated, that those who suffer from addiction are even more likely to face judgment than those with mental illness because according to a new study they’re seen . . . . Continue Reading
10 Best Contemporary Novels about Addiction
Here’s a list of the 10 best contemporary novels about addiction. Check them out. Reading, writing, and taking some personal time in recovery isn’t necessarily isolating. Sometimes we all just need to recharge our batteries. #1. Less Than Zero – Bret Easton Ellis Written back in 1985, this was the critically-acclaimed first novel of then . . . . Continue Reading
New Movement Gives Up Anonymity to Take Stigma Out of Addiction
Public opinion on the disease of addiction is by far misinformed and widely unnoticed as an idea based on stigma and stereotypes. Just the word addiction often stirs the imagination of those who are unfamiliar with the illness to draw all types of conclusions based on everything from racial and cultural differences to things like . . . . Continue Reading
Treatment for Manic Depression in Women
Manic depression, also known as Bipolar disorder, is a serious medical and mental health illness that causes drastic alterations in a person’s mood, energy, and even their ability to function regularly. Symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe and can be quite crippling depending on the individual. These symptoms are different from the normal ups and . . . . Continue Reading
How Alcohol Can Damage a Marriage
The words ‘until death do us part’ are in the vows at many weddings, but some people never even consider that one day it may come sooner than expected because of excessive drinking and the disease of alcoholism. Alcoholism destroys almost every important piece of happiness that any alcoholic has, or it drains the joy . . . . Continue Reading
How can I tell if I’m an alcoholic?
Forget all of your preconceived notions about what an alcoholic is. What it looks like to be an alcoholic; how you think they live, whether they are homeless or have a house, whether they have children or live alone. And so on. Alcoholism is what’s been dubbed a non-discriminating disease. And what that means is . . . . Continue Reading
How to Quit Drinking: Everything You Need to Know
If you feel like your drinking has gotten a little out of hand and you want to cut back, there are a few things you can do to achieve this. For whatever your reasons, maybe it’s health concerns, maybe you’re worried about how your drinking is affecting your appearance, or it’s interfering with your relationships . . . . Continue Reading
The 3 Most Common Criticisms of AA
I have to say; when I was first assigned this article, I had one thing to say about writing it- NEVER! I say that because as much as I respect and owe 12 Steps I did not even want to dignify such criticisms with an article. Then when I looked into criticisms of AA and . . . . Continue Reading
Alcoholism Explained
Alcoholism is infamously known as cunning, baffling, powerful among those of us more familiar with it. It is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit that claims the lives and happiness of so many people, and it is not always as easy to assess as most would assume. There are some common signs, and . . . . Continue Reading