by Keenen Diamond | Jul 10, 2018 | Life in Recovery, Sobriety
Our lives are made up of a series of moments. In sobriety, we are finally able to let go of the anxieties, despair, and internal conflicts that were always present in our lives during active addiction. We are finally able to “stop and smell the roses,” appreciating...
by Keenen Diamond | Jul 10, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Q&A
Intravenous injection is the most dangerous way to take drugs. The immediate effects of the drug make IV use an extremely risky practice. The potential of overdose is much higher than with other routes of administration, and there is also an increased risk of other...
by Keenen Diamond | Jul 9, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Sobriety
Going through the treatment process only to relapse quickly afterwards is a common story in the recovery community. We often think that once we detox and receive therapy in treatment, we are “cured” of our addiction and can move forward in our lives without ever using...
by Keenen Diamond | Jul 9, 2018 | Life in Recovery, Q&A
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) explains, “Addiction is a family disease that stresses the family to the breaking point, impacts the stability of the home, the family’s unity, mental health, physical health, finances and overall family...
by Keenen Diamond | Jul 6, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse
Loneliness and isolation are so common among men and women suffering from addiction that they could be considered prerequisites for substance abuse. Drugs and alcohol become a substitute for the social interaction and approval that we crave, but ultimately exacerbate...
