Step 3 of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a pivotal moment in the journey towards recovery. This marks a significant shift in mindset and approach in recovery. This step...
Step 3 of AA, the Basics
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Step 2 of AA, The Basics
Journeying Through AA’s Step 2 in Substance Use Recovery In the realm of recovery, particularly for those grappling with alcohol or drug addiction, the 12 Steps of...
IOP vs PHP: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to addiction treatment, no two treatment plans are alike. While many people might suffer from the same type of addiction, everyone has different and unique needs. What might work for one person might not work for another person....
Uppers and Downers: What’s the Difference?
What Is an Upper? Uppers are a slang term used to refer to stimulants. Stimulants are a group of drugs that can increase energy, mood, and alertness. It can also heighten any feelings of sexual prowess and self-confidence. The stimulants speed up...
Blacking Out From Alcohol: Everything You Need to Know
Have you ever had so much to drink that you experienced gaps in memory? Maybe your friends or partner had to fill you in on your behavior the next day after drinking. Or perhaps you woke up to discover that you could not remember how you got home....
Mixing Pain Pills and Alcohol
It has been the practice of quite a number of people to take their medication with alcohol, regardless of the inherent dangers that come with the practice. Time and again, doctors and medical practitioners have warned against the interactions of...
Does Alcohol Cause Acne?
It may not harm your skin directly, but the short answer is yes, alcohol does cause acne. The domino effect from its toll on your vital organs bubbles to the surface. Though liquor also harms your internal organs, it does not come without the...
Managing Stress in Recovery: How It Can Help
There are days in our lives when nothing ever seems to go right. Days when we feel that there is just so much wrong that the next bad thing to happen is sure to push us over the edge. That is what stress feels like. It also happens to be part of...
Alcoholism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Narcissism is a personality feature that can be part of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) in some people, and alcoholism is a substance use disorder (SUD). Still, the two are linked and share similar traits. Narcissists can become alcoholics,...
Can You Overdose on Suboxone?
If you are simply wondering, ‘can you overdose on Suboxone?’ - the answer is yes. But if Suboxone is taken as directed by your medical provider, overdosing is unlikely because the ingredient buprenorphine has a “ceiling effect.” The other...
Ketamine Abuse: What You Need To Know
You have likely heard of the drug ketamine before. Whether as a prescription medication associated with veterinary medicine or, more recently, as a medical intervention for mental health disorders. While ketamine has many practical uses, this drug...
Current Opioid Addiction Statistics in Massachusetts
Opioids create a powerful addiction that only intensifies the more you abuse them. Today, thousands of Massachusetts residents struggle with opioid addiction despite the amount of opioid addiction treatment options available. However, finding an...