Stay Sober And Healthy This Holiday Season The holidays can be a time of stress and depression. Not everyone is always in the “holiday mood” around this time. In fact, the holidays can be one of the hardest times for people dealing with addiction and mental health issues. Stress from travel, financial stress, the stress…
I know the title will make you remind about the famous show but it actually happened in my life. This can be a story for you but for me, it was a life-changing decision that helped me to have a beautiful life & a wonderful complete family. Maybe you will enjoy, maybe you will not….
Recovery Thoughts#105 Love the Addict, Not the Addiction~ Written and shared with permissionby an Anonymous Mom ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Although we generally focus on posts that give the reader a message of hope,this emotional reality-check is a “must read†shared with permission froman anonymous Mom. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ If you’re one of the lucky…
At first glance, it’s not difficult to see why people confuse amphetamine and methamphetamine. They both produce a stimulant chemical high that can rapidly lead to dependence. Both are also highly addictive. They even have a similar chemical makeup, which helps to create even more confusion. Methamphetamines are considered more addictive than speed because meth…
Drinking too much alcohol affects your immune system, which makes diseases easier in the body. Chronic drinkers have a higher risk of diseases such as pneumonia and tuberculosis than heavy drinkers. Drinking too much alcohol at the same time slows down your body’s ability to fight off infections. Drinking too much alcohol on a single…
We’ve listed our favorite, most informative, useful, reliable—and yes,even the most “fun†websites we could find, to help you navigate this challenging world of recovery. Updated 7.15.2020This Resource List is a work-in-progress. If you’re seeking a particular resource and still need help, please email us: ChangingLivesFoundation@gmail.com. PHONE COUNSELING FOR FAMILIES: Toby Drews (author Getting…
Alcohol Withdrawal: How Long Does It Last? The duration of alcohol withdrawal is different for everyone. Nonetheless, according to the National Library of Medicine, this process usually begins about 8 hours after the last alcoholic drink is consumed, but it may take longer. Acute symptoms, which are the most problematic, tend to peak within 24-72…
Treating alcoholism for good can initially seem daunting. A major decision in life is to completely cut out something that you have become accustomed to, and enjoy, and on which you have been dependent for a long time. However, if you want to lead a settled and sobriety life, and want to give up the…
This article excerpted from the award-winning book Why Don’t They Just Quit? Hope for families struggling with addiction. ~by Joe and Judy Herzanek The Parable of the Prodigal Son While he was still a long way off,his father saw him coming.Filled with compassionthe father ran to the son,threw his arms around him and said,“Welcome home.”His…
