Real people sharing real stories about their experience with substance abuse and mental health.
During my twenty-five year career in substance abuse treatment, I’ve frequently heard family members (and clients) insist that "Alcohol isn't his/her/my problem - drugs are!" and "Alcoholism isn't his/her/my problem - addiction is!" as if the same principles of recovery from chemical dependency don't apply to any dysfunctional situation where alcohol either isn't present or isn't present enough to be identified as the primary drug-of-choice.
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What is a Partial Hospitalization Program? Not every type of rehabilitation involves having to stay 24 hours at a treatment center. In fact, there is something called a partial hospitalization program that is right for some people’s treatment needs. When it comes to learning about a partial hospitalization program, there are a few things to…
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A step below inpatient treatment, a partial hospitalization program concentrates on helping patients live a sober and mentally healthy lifestyle while being able to spend time at home. If you are interested in a partial hospitalization program and not sure of how it is covered, here are a few things you should know. We cover…
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Summer is undoubtedly here, and I don’t know about you guys but I like to keep my shirt off as much as possible in the Florida heat. That’s why I make sure I get a good core workout in a few times a week so I feel more confident when I’m hitting the beach!
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A couple of years back I was introduced to the “four steps” of the AA Back to Basics approach by author Wally P. which is used internationally by AA groups. These four steps are meant to be an introduction to the 12 steps for the newcomer in order to help give them a basic understanding for a better life in recovery.
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Hello. My name is Carrie and I am a grateful alcoholic/addict in recovery. Growing up my life was far from normal. I grew up in a trailer park in Ohio with an alcoholic/pill addict mother and cocaine-addicted father. We would often go without heat, water, and food. My upbringing brought forth a lot of pain,…
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Last month I jumped on the quarantine banana bread baking train like the rest of the world – and it was pretty amazing, if I do say so myself! This month, I decided to try something a little bit lighter and more time efficient… because let’s face it, to some extent, things are slowly starting…
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What Are Roxies? Roxicodone (oxycodone), also called “Roxy” or “blue”, is an opioid-based pain medication that is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone is often used after surgeries or traumatic injuries that will cause pain that Tylenol or anti-inflammatory drugs will not be strong enough to treat. How They Work Oxycodone, the active…
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What is PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that can occur after someone has experienced a traumatic event. While the events that cause PTSD can vary and are based on the individual, common events can include being involved in, or exposed to, war-related violence or being a victim that survives a traumatic event such…
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Why is there a Stigma Attached to Mental Health and Mental Illness If you or a loved one have a mental health disorder, then you know that mental illnesses have a stigma attached to them, unlike any other disease. Someone who has diabetes, for example, will typically experience sympathy from those they tell about their disease, and those…
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