by Keenen Diamond | Sep 6, 2024 | Addiction Treatment, Q&A
Speedball is a dangerous and potent combination of two opposing drugs—typically a stimulant like cocaine and a depressant such as heroin or fentanyl. This mix of substances creates a high that is both intense and risky, as the stimulant speeds up the body’s functions...
by Keenen Diamond | Aug 5, 2024 | Life in Recovery, Q&A
Drug addiction takes a toll on people’s lives, jobs, and relationships. It also takes a toll on the family who love them. Getting sober is a journey that takes a great deal of time and energy but is worthwhile to stop drinking or using drugs and reclaim your life....
by Keenen Diamond | Jul 24, 2024 | Addiction Treatment, Q&A
Withdrawal from substances can be an incredibly challenging experience, affecting both your physical and mental health. Among the various symptoms that may arise, nausea is one of the most common and distressing. This ongoing discomfort can disrupt your recovery...
by Keenen Diamond | Jul 18, 2022 | Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, Psychic Change, Recovery, Sobriety
Making a significant change in your life is always scary, and getting sober is no different. There can be all kinds of roadblocks between you and your recovery, and they may come from directions you don’t expect. Sometimes, your own attitude about your substance use...
by Keenen Diamond | May 9, 2022 | Life in Recovery, Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Recovery
It can be difficult to love yourself in modern society, with airbrushed photos and posts about “perfect lives” on social media. When you struggle with addiction, this quest for self-acceptance and happiness can become even more difficult to navigate. Addiction can...